Chief Financial Officer - Pretoria at Independent Development Trust

PURPOSE :

• To manage and direct the organisational financial management function, which function entails assisting the CEO and the Accounting Authority in discharging the relevant duties under Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Public Finance Management Act. 

REPORTING : Chief Executive Officer 

REQUIREMENTS :

A minimum of the following: 

• Registered as a Chartered Accountant (CA). 
• A Post Graduate Degree in Leadership/ Management/Finance/Economics or completion of a Leadership Management Programme. 
• The candidate must have a broad understanding of the PFMA, Companies Act, and other related relevant legislations; Proven strategic visionary and business judgement with strong communication, implementation and management skills; 
• Ability to analyse local, organisational, national and international trends within and external to developmental finance sector. 
• A Minimum of 15 years’ Finance Management/Auditing experience of which 5 years must have been at a senior management level. 

COMPETENCIES

1. Extensive experience in development finance and an appreciation of the role of IDT. 
2. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, and other related legislation; 
3. In-depth knowledge and understanding of risk management; 
4. In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate governance for public entities; 
5. Business Acumen – Predicts future sources of profitability; 
6. Integrity and ethical behaviour. 

SKILLS

• Conceptual, Visionary thinking, Analytical, Interpersonal, Talent building, Communication, Problem solving, Business acumen, Negotiation, Presentation and Contract management 

DUTIES

• Financial Management Strategy,
• Planning and Systems,
• Financial Accounting Services and Reporting,
• Provision of Project Accounting Services and Programme Financial Information Systems 
• Provision of Management Accounting Services,
• Provision of Supply Chain Management Services,
• Provision of Asset Management Services,
• Provision of Financial Internal Control Services,
• Management of Internal and External Audits,
• Unit Financial Management and Governance,
• Unit Performance Management and Strategic Leadership. 

EXPECTATIONS

• The successful candidate will enter into a Service Level Agreement (Employment and Performance Contract) for 5 years. He/she will further be subjected to vetting and screening. 

Any questions about the application process may be directed to (012) 845 2000.