Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency

Purpose

• Reporting to the CEO, the CFO shall be responsible for the accounting, financial and procurement (supply chain) policies, systems, procedures, and activities of the ECPTA.

Requirements

•  A post graduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
•  At least 10 years relevant financial experience of which 5 years should be at senior management level.
•  Extensive experience in strategic planning and budget processes.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), related legislation and applicable laws.Competencies and Skills Required:
•  Effective and capable management of an accounting function.
•  Detailed and professional knowledge of an entities accounting, financial and supply chain requirements.
•  Ability to effectively contribute in the executive management of an institution.
•  Ability to be logical, diplomatic but firm.

Key Performance Areas

•  Strategic management of the ECPTA’s financial and accounting systems.
•  Ensure the creation, production and distribution of all the ECPTA’s Financial and Accounting Reports to the appropriate authorities and committees in accordance with all statutory, legal and compliance requirements.
•  Financial Budget – Responsible for the development of the budget for the ECPTA and its presentation to the Finance and Investment Sub Committee of the ECPTA Board.
•  Management and compliance of the ECPTA’s supply chain and purchasing policies, procedures, and requirements.
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•  Ensure that all the financial controls required according to legislative and professional best practices are established, implemented, and monitored.
•  Identify, manage, and monitor all financial risks to which the ECPTA may become party to or be exposed through the pursuit of the ECPTA’s mandate.
•  Ensure the full financial and accounting compliance of all ECPTA’s policies, practices, and systems.
•  Ensure that the internal control function fulfils its function in relation to identifying and ensuring that sufficient internal controls exist and are maintained within the ECPTA.