Finance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION – PIGGS PEAK TOWN COUNCIL (PPKTC)

Position: Finance Officer

Reports To: Financial Accountant

Level: Support Staff

Location: Piggs Peak

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for recording and reconciliation of all Piggs Peak Town Council (PPKTC) expenditure and report to the Financial Accountant. It is also responsible for subsequent payments and petty cash reconciliation of statutory obligations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for recording all transactions from source documents and process cashbook.
• Carry out the Town Council reconciliation of all accounts timeously.
• Responsible for accounts payable and ensuring statutory deductions are accurate and remitted to the applicable statutory bodies.
• Receive and distribute statutory and other employee statements, as and when applicable.
• Ensures timeous and accurate payments to Vendors & suppliers.
• Responsible for first-line control to payments of internal and external customers.
• Prepare the weekly and monthly reports for the Town Treasurer.
• Keep petty cash records and allocating petty cash transactions in the cashbook.
• Prepare, maintain and control a proper filing system for the Town Council Treasury.
• Receive and speedily respond to customer queries, service requests and/or complaints in the Finance Department.
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the direct Supervisor.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extremely organized, detailed orientated and ability to problem solve.
• Determined, self-motivated and self-starter.
• Ability to collaborate and prioritize.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Accounting and Commerce.
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems and procedures.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Registration with Eswatini Institute of Accountants will be an added advantage.

Applications accompanied by a detailed resume and certified copies of tertiary certificates should be emailed to: info@piggspeak.org.sz by the 28th of May 2026.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.