About the position
- Accountable for leading the Finance agenda within the company in support of the business strategy by providing fiscal leadership to the organisation.
- The incumbent will oversee a business partnering model, supporting business priorities through the embedding of world-class financial management methodologies and achievement of functional integration where robust financial management is anchored in the DNA of the business.
- Participate as a member of the Executive Management Committee with a specific focus on financial management, governance and how financial resources are best leveraged to deliver the overall business objectives in a financially sustainable manner.
- Provide strategic support to the Accounting Officer, Executive Management and the Accounting Authority (Board) in the implementation of processes in the development of the company SA strategic plan, MTEF, ENE, and annual budgets.
- Develop, re-enforce and implement strategies, programmes and systems that will give effect to the sound financial performance of the organisation.
- Lead the embedding and successful execution of common the company Financial Management policies, processes and practices and influence the appropriate application of organisation-wide standards of excellence in compliance with SA Standards of GRAP, PFMA, and other financial reporting standards and best practices.
- Take a leadership role within the organisation and act as a senior Financial Management business partner to the business, provide recommendations to strategically enhance the current and future financial performance of the organisation.
- Advise and support the Accounting Officer and Executive Management on the financial implications of business activities in the execution of their functions in terms of the PFMA and other relevant legislation.
- Build and execute a road map for how the Finance Department will continue to improve and provide value to the organisation.
- Develop a meaningful Financial Management strategy that supports the organisation's achievement of long-term objectives and manage and mitigate strategic financial risks.
- Raise the Financial Management banner within the organisation, through continuous improvement, functional excellence and business partnership.
- Manage and control expenditure to ensure that the organisation has a sound accounting and payments system to detect and prevent fraud and allow for accurate financial reporting.
- Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and management of external audits.
- Introduce finance metrics that will guide leadership in measuring and managing organisational performance in relation to sustainable and efficient financial outcomes.
- Oversee the management of Finance Operations (Debtors (Accounts Receivable) and Creditors (Accounts Payable) Management, Fixed Assets Management, Supply Chain Management, Investment Management, Bank & Trust Fund Account Management, Payroll Management, Property Portfolio Management, and Corporate Administration).
- Ensure the achievement of efficiencies, legislative compliance (PFMA, GRAP, and other relevant legislation) and mitigation of operational risks.
Desired Skills:
- Organised
- Leadership/Management Skills
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Supply Chain Management
- Financial Reporting
- Debtors
- Creditors
- expenditure management
- Cash Flow
- Fixed Assets
- Investments
- Payroll
- functional Intergration
- Business Acumen
- Deadline driven
- Project Management
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Degree
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountant
About The Employer:
The company is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa's constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. The company is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for seventeen (17) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a 4-month temporary basis.
