Interim Chief Financial Officer (7 Months Contract)

SUMMARY:
The Interim CFO must perform all financial and payroll-related functions in alignment with the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)

POSITION INFO:

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy and operations.
• Provide executive oversight, leadership, and strategic direction for all financial activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning from a financial perspective.
• Ensure internal financial targets and budgets align with the strategic plan and agreements with the Accounting Authority.

2. Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Deliver governance reporting to the Board, Audit Committee, and Accounting Authority.
• Maintain robust internal control systems that meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Address findings from the clients and support audit processes.

3. Financial Management & Oversight

• Manage revenue and expenditure.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, and finance staff, including recruitment and performance management.
• Manage working capital, assets, and liabilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial and regulatory reporting.

4. Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Provide strategic oversight of SCM function.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation, SCM policies, and internal controls.

5. Facilities & Travel Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of the company’s Facilities and Travel functions.

6. Stakeholder & Sector Engagement

• Represent the company at strategic forums within the energy and water sector.
• Engage with Board, EXCO, National Treasury, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the company’s positioning as a skills development authority.

7. Additional Duties

• Attend to any other matters arising within the CFO’s functional scope.
• Work overtime when necessary (not compensated separately – included in total cost).
• Adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and confidentiality requirements.