The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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A relevant B-Degree NQF level 7 qualification and registration as CA (SA).
A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in Finance.
Extensive knowledge of financial management, PFMA and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and some knowledge of local government sector, public service act and regulations.
Duties
Strategic oversight on financial management within CMA: Assume overall responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities, budget (preparation and compliance), revenue collection, supply chain management and asset management functions, payroll, and banking, ensuring compliance to relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements.
Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation. Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques.
Ensure compliance with policies and provide guidance, assess risks and financial viability of existing & new Policies, Projects and all customer agreements. Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure availability of adequate financial resources. Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures. Set perimeters for cash flow management and operations of the finance personnel. Ensure financial data integrity in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit; respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required. Stay abreast of new trends in the field of accounting, financial management, budgeting etc.
Provide strategic direction in the provision of other Corporate Support Services within the CMA: Provide strategic direction in the implementation of HR policies, prescripts and strategies. Ensure provision of IT services and that associated risks are effectively mitigated.
Ensure provision of office support services including facilities management.Departmental/Staff Management: Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocate resources accordingly to meet departmental strategies priorities. Responsible for the related sections of the APP, Shareholders Compact, and Annual Report.
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