​Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Cape Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

•  National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Finance, Economics, Accounting coupled with eight (8) years’ experience in Senior Managerial level preferably within a large and complex organization. Professional registration as a Chartered Accountant will serve as an advantage. A good track record of managing strategic programmes or projects.
• Knowledge of government policies and legislation relevant to the post i.e. Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, Division of Revenue Act 4 of 2020, Public Audit Act, 25 of 2004, Public Service Act, 103 of 1994 as amended National Treasury Regulations, and Provincial Treasury Instructions and related regulations etc. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) appropriate to operational and executive levels.
• Skilled in negotiating & conflict management, stakeholder engagement & co-ordination and analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Flexibility and ability to work under pressure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment. A valid driver’s license.  

DUTIES: 

• Support the Head of Department in the execution of functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act of 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Advise the Head of Department on matters pertaining to strategic and financial management. Financial Planning and performance with policy parameters.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, Information systems and models or projections of cost behaviour). Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency Ensure provision of management accounting services, provision of budget planning services inclusive of budget compilation Consultative process, consolidating of draft and final budget Inputs and tabling of budget proposals to various stakeholders.
• Provision of expenditure management services including Facilitating sitting of in-year monitoring budget sessions, conducting budget spending analysis and make budget Adjustment.
• Provision of revenue management services, analyzing collection trends and provide remedial strategies on revenue generation. Ensure provision of payment management services inclusive of Departmental spending on compensation of employees (COE) Budget.
• Provision of general payment services such as payment of creditors or suppliers or service providers. Oversee the Supply Chain Management System including assets and contract management, maintenance of supplier database as well as procumbent delegations. Maintain a system of internal control and ensure that policies and processes are developed and managed. Facilitate risk management processes.