Executive Manager: Finance and Administrative Services (CFO)

Executive Manager: Finance and Administrative Services (CFO) Johannesburg North R[Phone Number Removed]; to R[Phone Number Removed]; pa 6-month fixed term contract Key Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes as the member of the executive management team • Formulate and direct the Entity's financial strategy and ensure its implementation • Ensure compliance with statutory budgetary reporting requirements, prepare, co-ordinate and analyze financial statements and reports • Align finance with business initiatives and business objectives • Review and develop financial systems and policies to ensure sound governance and internal control systems across the organisation • Review cost structures and management practices of the organisation and identify areas for change and improvement • Develop, monitor and oversee the management of operational and capital expenditure • Budget across the organisation to ensure the most effective utilization of financial resources and maintain costs within budget • Responsible for the cashflow management to ensure availability of funds to meet the needs of the organization • Responsible for the financial administration process of grants, ensuring compliance with the grants conditions and efficiently meeting the needs of the principal investigators • Responsible for the Facilities of the organization, ensuring that the infrastructure and services are kept at an optimal level. • Ensure the timely submission of accurate financial information to internal and external auditors, facilitate the resolution of audit findings, and promote compliance with legislative and governance requirements • Direct and oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, revenue management and financial performance monitoring • Establish and maintain effective financial governance, internal controls and risk management systems to safeguard the organization's financial resources • Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports, annual financial statements and statutory returns • Provide effective leadership and management of the Finance Division by promoting high performance, employee development, sound governance and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Minimum requirements & key competency: • Charted Accountant (CA) SA • Honours Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics or relevant post graduate qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics (NQF Level 8) • 15 years' experience as a Financial Manager of which 5 years is in a senior management level • Knowledge and experience of Accounting Systems and Standards in line with the PFMA • Good comprehension of financial accounting frameworks and ability to analyze business needs • Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate analysis • Ability to manage well at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders • Excellent work ethic, deadline drives and attention to detail • Inspires a sense of vision, purpose and direction • Builds organisational capability to deliver greater results • Exemplifies personal drive and integrity by adhering to and promoting the organization's values and aligning processes accordingly • Understands the entity's direction and role within government and aligns activities with the organization's strategies Should you not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please consider as unsuccessful

Desired Skills

• Charted Accountant
• Financial Manager
• Accounting Systems
• PFMA
• financial accounting frameworks
• external stakeholders