Chief Financial Officer at Frances Baard District Municipality

Job requirements: 

• The applicant must be in possession of a B-degree in Accounting, Economics or equivalent financial management related qualification. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management level within the financial management environment. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Development of the Directorate’s long and short term programs to support fiscal compliance and service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the municipal budgeting requirements for projects and programmes and to enable effective functioning of the Directorate. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts.
• To provide an advisory service to Council on complex issues relating to financial management and other administrative governance and compliance matters.
• To provide guidance and support to Council on matters of legislative compliance, good governance and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Directorate. To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications and Memorandum of Agreements for the identification and appointment of service providers to support the Administration Services Directorate with projects and programmes.
• To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the municipal budget programme and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP.
• To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of effective supply chain and asset management systems and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with maintaining compliance with the financial reporting deadlines to the various structures of local, provincial and national government. 
• To direct and control the identification, planning and management of the expenditure and cash flow position of the municipality Information Technology requirements for the District and Local Municipalities and conduct evaluations to determine conformity with service level agreements. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the financial administrative recording and information management requirements in relation to the financial accounting activities. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards.