Chief Financial Officer at Robben Island Museum (RIM)

Minimum qualifications and experience: 

• Degree in Accounting or finance. 
• Registered as a CA(SA) with SAICA. 
• At least minimum of 10 years of experience, with 5 in an executive-level position.
• Solid working knowledge of investment and capital resource community. 
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Office of Management and Budget control. 
• Experience in working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages. 
• Computer Literate. 
• Knowledge of investment appraisal including infrastructure investments.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the executive team and will be an architect of the company’s strategy. 
• Serve as a key in developing and driving operational and financial changes which to contribute to a scalable business. 
• Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders and pension fund requirements, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive Management, Audit Committee and Council. 
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place. 
• Oversee business insurance plans and medical aid plan coverage analysis. 
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets to ensure compliance with company policy and legislation. 
• Develop and direct financial plans according to the strategic business plan, company growth, and market opportunities and direction. 
• Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations and business and product development. 
• Establish and/or oversee all financial and operational controls and metrics within the organization. 
• Analyse current and future business operations and plans to determine financial effectiveness. 
• Manage outside lending and equity relationships, as well as relations with investors and shareholders within the investment community. 
• Prepare and file state, third-party, and other financial reports to ensure compliance with legislation that governs the environment (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Security Services Act, Companies Act and other applicable legislations). 
• Evaluate, integrate and manage the company’s financial, administrative and IT and Supply Chain functions. 
• Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for employees, through other managers. 
• Develop IT and Supply Chain strategy to support company growth and manage IT and Supply Chain function. 
• Maintain executive responsibility for financial operations, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt levels, taxes, budget, and general accounting. 
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available so that all purchases may pass internal and external audits. 
• Provide and control RIM operating budget. 
• Provide support to RIM regarding cost analysis and programme specific requirements. 
• Monitor Compliance. 
• Oversee the management and coordination of all the fiscal reporting activities of RIM. 
• Attend Council meetings. 
• Play leading role on the audit & risk committee activities. 
• Monitor banking activities of RIM. 
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet RIM’s needs. 
• Interact with internal and external auditors.