Job Description

Position reports to : GENERAL MANAGER - UTILITIES

Business Unit : FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Role Purpose:

Perform a management and support function in the Utilities department and for Utilities Managers,


ensuring that the operation and processes run smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Role Objectives and Responsibilities:

Utility cost recovery Utility bill verification Utility accruals and financial reporting Utility budgets and forecasts Utility Management Administration Innovation & Value Add

Qualifications:

BCOM Accounting Senior Certificate with Maths.

Experience:

At least 5 years minimum experience within a utility's management environment. Knowledge and Skills: Aptitude for figures and financial skills Legislation and regulations with regards to municipal/government supply and services requirements. Industry knowledge specific to area of accountability Computer Literacy Negotiation skills Essential Competencies: Adhering to Principles and Value Add

Essential Competencies:

Adhering to Principles and Values Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Working with People Following Instructions and Procedures Learning and Researching Deadline Driven Desirable Competencies: Adapting and Responding to Change Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Deciding and Initiating Action Presenting and Communicating Information Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objective

Scope of Work:

Ensure accurate and timeous receipt of monthly utility billing reading files from meter reading service provider. Validation and correction of monthly utility billing files and upload into the relevant property management system. Pre- billing checking and verification of utility recoveries Uploading of tenant utility slips into appropriate property management system. Preparation of monthly Nett Utilities Reporting of utility costs and recoveries. Determination of accruals for input into monthly financials. Provisions of variance comments for management pack. Monitoring and tracking of queries and tenant changes ensuring that instructions are provided for meter readings to effect tenant changes. Continuous tracking council accounts and issues to ensure resolutions. Receipt of utility bills and preparing bill verification reports. Monitoring meter reading service providers performance and adherence to SLA's. * Provision of data, input and support to sustainability strategy and tactical action plans