Director: Financial Management and Reporting

Kone Staffing Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A national biodiversity institution in Cape Town is seeking a Director of Financial Management and Reporting. The successful candidate will develop and implement financial management strategies, oversee compliance with accounting practices, and manage financial operations. A postgraduate degree in financial management is required, along with significant experience in financial reporting and a chartered accountant registration. The role also demands strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience, with 5 years in middle management level.
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is recommended.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial statements and financial reports.
• Manage financial systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with General Accounting Practice (GRAP).
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act

Financial report writing

Stakeholder management

Problem solving skills

Project management

People management skills

Education

Postgraduate degree at NQF level 8 in Financial Management

Tools

Ms Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Director: Financial Management and Reporting Salary Level 13 Finance Division Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual to develop, implement and...

This position requires a postgraduate degree at NQF level 8 in Financial Management, Accounting Science or an equivalent and relevant financial qualification at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate degree at NQF level 9 or equivalent financial qualification will be an added advantage. This position also requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 years of which should be in middle management level. Registration as a Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants will be a very strong recommendation. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a Senior Management Service Pre-entry Certificate offered by National School of Government, before assumption of duty.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Knowledge of relevant legislation especially Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Practice; Production of financial statements according to General Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), extensive experience in GRAP; Good strategic management and leadership skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal communication, financial report writing, stakeholder management); Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, problem solving skills; Experience in project management; Advanced planning, organizing; people management skills; Experience in policy development ; Ability to review and develop internal financial controls. Computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is essential. The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and must be willing to travel nationally.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Compile financial statements and other financial reports.
• Manage financial systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with General Accounting Practice (GRAP), applicable statute, and other governance processes to strengthen governance.
• Ensure effective management of financial risks.
• Manage human capital development, change and transformation.
• Manage and develop efficient processes and controls for donor funding.
• Manage the audit process both statutory, internal and donor funding.
• Oversee budgeting, overall compliance and engagement with respective entities and stakeholder.
• Manage the day to day finance operations, including Revenue Collections and Sales, Budgeting and reporting, payroll, payment, cash management, project accounting and support and maintenance of general ledger functions within the SANBI.
• Develop and implement Annual Performance Plan, Service delivery and budget implementation plan (Annual Operational Plan) and implement the Finance departmental strategy in support of the organisational strategy.
• Develop and implement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business processes, internal controls, and guidelines relevant to the Financial Management Directorate.
• Develop and implement revenue and investment strategies.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to address challenges and reposition Financial Management Directorate as a strategic enabler and financial stability.
• Ensure sound financial management and effective management of financial operations.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer on all elements relating to finance and financial management.