Chief Financial Officer at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate in Accounting / Public Finance / Economics with Post Graduate / Honors (NQF Level 8) in Accounting / Public Finance / Economics and Honors as majors, or a Post Graduate in Accounting/CTA or CA qualification as recognized by SAQA. Eight (8) years’ experience at a senior managerial level in a Financial Management environment.
• Three (3) years must be at a Chief Director equivalent, within the eight years, there must be three (3) years’ experience in a Public Sector environment. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 8). Additional Information (in their order of importance): Qualification as a Chartered Accountant. A post graduate qualification in Public Health/ Management. A recognised certification in Project Management, will serve as a recommendation. 

DUTIES :

• Develop implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms to timeously respond to the changing needs for financial information, the interpretation thereof and the rendering of technical advice to the Accounting Officer ensuring that the financial resources and assets of the Department are utilized effectively and economically to realize the objectives of the Annual Performance Plan. Provide technical advice to Accounting Officer and Senior Managers to ensure the equitably allocation, maintenance and effective utilization of resources in line with the Strategic Objectives of the Department, legislative imperatives and good governance arrangements inclusive of the management of working capital, assets, liabilities and revenue collection to achieve optimal operational efficiency in the Department.
• Ensure adequate financial, accounting and internal financial control arrangements and systems are in place and maintained in support of the decentralized financial management mode inclusive of appropriate mechanisms for the accountable delegation of financial powers, asset security, monitoring, evaluation, early warning and timeous corrective action. Oversee the budgetary process within the department, exercise budgetary control and provide at a strategic level early warning arrangements. Oversee the preparation and submission of the Annual Financial Statements and liaison with the Auditor-General inclusive of ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and standards under the PFMA, Division of Revenue Act and Financial Statements. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management and utilization of resources allocated to the Financial Cluster as outlined in the legislative framework for good governance.
• Provide effective and efficient management of resources within the Cluster to ensure optimal functioning and performance of the Cluster in delivery linked to the strategy and policy imperatives. Provide financial advice and support to the Accounting Officer and other senior managers – i) in developing costing/funding options for strategic and other business plans within the MTEF arrangement, ii) in executing their functions in terms of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Departmental Financial Delegations. To Manage the Supply Chain Management systems of the Department ensuring good governance arrangements and value for money in the Department.