Main Purpose
To manage the Clients financial sustainability and health and to manage implementation of compliant financial practices.
Strategic Management
Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence to the Clients strategic planning process
Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision
Develop the financial strategy to support the overall organisational strategy
Define targets and strategies for team to implement in support of the achievement of the Clients strategic objectives
Develop unit operational plans to facilitate achievement of the organisational strategy
Financial Management
Manage the effective implementation of the Clients financial strategy and delivery of financial objectives and requirements
Present defined financial reporting to senior management and Board
Implement financial systems and policies in the organisation to ensure compliance with good practice principles
Audit Management
Oversee the effective completion of the annual audit
Manage the resolution of any identified audit issues
Manage presentation of annual financial statements and any other related matters to the Audit Committee
Manage implementation of corrective action required to address issues raised in the management letter
Budget Management
Manage the collection of relevant information required to define the budget
Plan the budget process, time frames and activities to complete within the budget delivery deadlines
Advise Clients management and staff when formulating their budgets
Drive delivery of each phase of the budget process to ensure timely completion
Monitor approved budget costs, cost control and budget discipline
Implement and maintain agreed budget monitoring and control processes
Analyse budget variations, determine causes and recommend actions to control budget within constraints
Report on and address budget variances
Risk Management and Compliance
Manage financial compliance with all relevant tax, governance, regulatory and statutory requirements
Conduct a risk assessment of Clients projects
Manage the implementation of risk management strategies in line with the overall risk profile and risk management plan
Assist the Board with regard to compliance in terms of the PFMA
Supply Chain Management
Chair bid adjudication committee
Review and approve supply chain policy
Manage implementation of supply chain policy
Manage compliance of policies with government circulars, guidelines and requirements
Manage communication of procurement decisions to service providers
Manage archiving and filing of contracts and agreements as per requirement
Public Officer
Accept legal responsibilities of the position of public officer as required by SARS
Represent Client in any matters that require the Public Officers input
People Management
Select, assign, lead and manage people
Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system
Build and manage relationships with staff members
Manage and support staff development
Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions
Implement the Clients HR policies and procedures as required
Manage risks and address all related issues as they arise
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant degree or equivalent in Financial Accounting is required
CA (SA) qualification or equivalent
Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with at least 5 years or more at a senior management level
Excellent understanding and experience in working with the PFMA / MFMA / SCM legislation / Public Finance and public entities 
