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General Manager - Finance
Location: | Cape Town |
This key role reports to the CFO and would be responsible for the full financial function, while also working closely with the executive team in developing and implementing effective strategies for the entity. The ideal candidate is someone with previous experience in the public sector managing people, technically strong in financial accounting, as well as a high level of business acumen.
Responsibilities:
Key Performance Area: Management of all financial transactions
- Ensure compilation of accurate and complete monthly management packs in respect of financial transactions inclusive of trial balance and working paper files
- Ensure compliance to financial policies and procedures as implemented by the entity in relation to financial transactions
- Ensure compliance to key service delivery metrics in respect of financial transactions related to :
- Revenue, Banking and Accounts receivable
- Payments and Accounts Payable
- Assets & Inventory
- Payroll
- Ensure relevant policies and manuals are updated regularly and drive the innovation of processes and workflows in the entity
Key Performance Area: Management of all financial reporting and information
- Ensure budget submissions are completed and submitted to Treasury within prescribed deadlines
- Ensure accurate and complete monthly management accounts are formulated and presented that assist in the decision-making process
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete annual and interim financial statements, submitted for audit per legislated timelines, with no material findings
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports for donor funded projects in line with MOA’s
- Ensure the compilation of valid, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports as needed
- Ensure that internal budget process is managed effectively including budget adjustments.
Key Performance Area: Stakeholder and People management
- Presentations to the board, executives and other oversight bodies
- Chair the management forums with operations
- Liaise with relevant officials within provincial and national government
- Manage a staff complement within the unit of more than 20 staff
- Public officer for all SARS related matters
Key Performance Area: Systems Management
- Ensure that financial systems are managed in terms of approved ICT governance policies
- Ensure that various levels of users of systems are trained and kept informed regarding system issues
- Manage the finance service desk system used to track and report on stakeholder queries
- Manage the banking systems and ensure all necessary controls are implemented and effective
- Investigate and implement innovative automation processes where appropriate
Key Performance Area: Internal control and risk management
- Ensure that the internal control environment is maintained and that risks within the directorate are documented and mitigated
- Ensure that action plans are implemented to resolve root causes that may result in audit findings
- Engage with Risk Management unit to ensure that the risk register is constantly updated, and mitigation measures are implemented as per the risk register.
Minimum requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified CA(SA)
- Five years post articles experience
- Three years’ management experience preferably at a senior level
- Two years’ experience in the public sector (preferably at a public entity) would be advantageous
- Three years’ experience in drafting financial statements on CaseWare
- Experience using SAGE Intacct and SAGE products would be advantageous
Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of GRAP
- Knowledge and understanding of the KING code of corporate governance (KING IV)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at various levels
- Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
- Good project planning and organising skills
- Ability to function independently
- Ability to drive and implement change
- Business acumen and strategic mindset
- Strong leadership skills
- Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in Ms Office and related products (including Ms Teams, Sharepoint etc)
- Pro-active, deadline driven and pays attention to detail
- A valid code 08 driver’s license and own transport is recommended
- Customer service orientation
As a permanent employee of CapeNature, you will enjoy:
- 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;
- A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.
- Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees;
- Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape;
- Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines;
- Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
- The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.
Kindly Note:
Only suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
CapeNature reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise a post should it be deemed necessary within its sole discretion.
“*Remuneration negotiable within the range provided, depending on current remuneration package.
This post offers a Hybrid working benefit.
Apply via the CapeNature website at www.capenature.co.za or alternatively click on this link https://capenature.simplify.hr/Vacancy/110331
Kindly contact Zainab George on az.oc.erutanepac@egroegz for any further queries.
Closing date: 5 November 2024
Posted on 22 Oct 12:50, Closing date 5 Nov
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