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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific...
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Chief Financial Officer. The role is accountable the overall strategic leadership of the office of the Chief Financial Officer Portfolio. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement financial plans, policies and accounting practices, maintain the relationship with key stakeholders relevant for the CSIR financial sustainability, and develop procedures that ensure maintenance of the CSIR's fiscal records. Prepare statistical financial data as per acceptable accounting principles for financial reporting to EXCO, CSIR Board, National Treasury and other statutory bodies. Ensure that the CSIR complies with all financial reporting standards, National Treasury Instruction Notes, PFMA requirements and all relevant legislation. Provide ethical and exemplary leadership to all the functions in the finance portfolio. Ensure that EXCO and the CSIR Board are empowered with accurate financial management information and make recommendations on required strategic interventions. Manage the organisation's cash reserves and financial risks. Ensure that the CSIR procurement and ICT functions meet the needs of the CSIR. Ensure that the CSIR makes appropriate investments to have fit for purpose systems and tools. Ensure that the functions in the portfolio have the necessary capacity and transformation profile. This position is based in Pretoria.
Key responsibilities:
Strategy
Planning
Operations
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
People Management
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Closing date: 31 August 2023
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