Chief Financial Officer CFO

SUMMARY:
Chief Financial Officer required in Pretoria

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:
The successful candidate must be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 10 years of working
experience, of which, 5 years must have been at a strategic level in a Senior Financial Management
role.
Experience in managing a diverse team of professionals in a financial environment is essential.
Duties:
The CFO will be responsible for Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Information &
Communication Systems (ICT) departments.
Ensure preparation and submission of accurate annual financial statements (AFS), comply with
GRAP.
Attend and resolve audit queries as raised by the internal auditors and the Auditor-General (AG).
Provide strategic leadership to ensure financial viability and budget discipline of the entity.
Ensure participation and compliance with all budget processes e.g. MTEF and ENE.
Provide support to the CEO and key stakeholders on all strategic matters related to budgets, financial
management, Procurement, and ICT.
Oversee the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of the compliance with statutory
legislation, policies, and governance frameworks such as ICT Governance Frameworks.
Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the strategic plan.
Ensure submission of accurate and timeous reports and or presentations to Managers, Exco, the
Audit and Risk Management Committee, Department of Trade, Industry & Competition, National
Treasury and Parliamentary committees.
Interaction with the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Department of Trade, Industry &
Competition, National Treasury, Parliamentary Committees.
Human capital development, capacity building, and talent management within the departments.
Oversee risk management processes.
Knowledge:
Public sector background/experience in a government agency environment.
Extensive and practical knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, accounting standards and all
other financial management prescripts relevant to the public sector.
Knowledge of Caseware.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance.
Governance, ethics, and values in Financial Management.
Information and Technology Governance Frameworks.
Treasury regulations and supply chain management legislation e.g. PPPFA.
Operating procedures, accounting, and reporting standards.
Skills:
Strategic leadership and management
Strategic and operational financial management
Risk and change management
Project management
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent administrative skills
Analytical skills.

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