Chief Director: Financial Management at Gauteng Provincial Government

Requirements :

• Qualification in Financial Management /Accounting Management/Supply Chain Management at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. Post graduate qualification would be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in the financial management field. Proven management skills.

Duties :

• To oversee the management and provision of financial management within the Department.
• Oversee the Financial Accounting: - Ensure accurate compilation of departmental annual budget, MTEF budget, and maintaining effective standard chart of accounts for the department. Prepare Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Department. Ensure efficient, economic, and effective control and management of budget and expenditure. Prepare reports to the Head of Department on all aspects of the departments’ finances. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. Oversee Financial Reporting. Oversee Revenue Management.
• Oversee management accounting: - Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient Management Accounting systems in line with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other regulatory frameworks. Oversee the management of Departmental Budget and budgeting systems and cycles in line with Departmental Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plans and Operational Plans.
• Oversee the virements, rollovers and adjustments to Departmental annual budgets. Oversee the management of cash flows and budget forecasting based on Departmental Programmes: goals and objectives. Oversee the preparation, analysis and submission of Departmental monthly and quarterly expenditure reports and annual Financial Statements. Oversee the preparation and submission of Departmental Oversight Financial Reports to Provincial Legislature, Provincial Treasury.
• Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient Tender, Contract, Procurement and Asset Management Systems and processes in line with PFMA: Treasury Regulations and other regulatory frameworks. Oversee the establishment and implementation of sound, effective and efficient Tender, Contract, Procurement and Asset Management Systems and processes in line with PFMA: Treasury Regulations and other regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee the alignment of Departmental Tender and Contract, Procurement and Asset Management Plan to Strategic Plan. Allocate budget on Departmental Tender and Contract, Procurement end Asset Management Plans. Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of the Department’s assets.
• Ensure that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to. Manage and provide internal control services. Coordinate the implementation of audit recommendations. Provide financial systems and support services. Establish an integrated internal control system (including policies). Establish a delegation’s framework. Facilitate assurance services. Retain financial information. Manage and facilitate monitoring and evaluation of departmental budget.
• Ensure compliance to accounting standards, regulations, and internal control. Provide strategic direction support the HOD and other senior managers in the execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Advise the HOD pertaining to matters that have strategic and financial implications. Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the services and the administration of the Department.
• Provide additional information on activities, processes, procedures, and requirements to comply with the determinations of the PFMA is set out in Appendix B. Facilitate the implementation of national norms and standards where applicable. Review and approve policies, standards, and guidelines for the E-GOV’s Business Continuity Teams to follow, enterprise-wide, in the development/ enhancement of business continuity plans.
• Provide direction to the Business Continuity, infrastructure, and support teams. Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets). Evaluate the performance of the Business Unit on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Manage performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance. Consolidate and manage budget of the chief directorate. Authorize, control, and monitor budget and expenditure. Ensure leave management in the chief directorate.
• Build and lead a high-performing team by ensuring provision of mentorship, coaching, and discipline of staff. Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.