Financial Controller-016-001 at PPECB

Job Description
Main purpose of the job 

• The job purpose is to analyse financial information needs for the PPECB by reviewing existing systems and working out the best way to meet those needs through the design of new systems. To strengthen internal system controls as well as provide greater oversight on transactional integrity.

High level job objectives 

• To ensure financial systems are up to date, relevant and adequate to comply to business needs and internal control requirements of the organisation.  
• To ensure that accounting records are accurately maintained. 
• To ensure financial policies and procedures are aligned with the PFMA, relevant and up to date containing all control measures to ensure good financial governance.  
• To lead and supervise direct report(s) to ensure transfer and development of skills and performance on deliverables.  
• To ensure accurate and timeous payments.  
• To ensure timely preparation and facilitation of the external audit.  
• To perform general duties as required by the PPECB.

Requirements
Qualifications 
(Essential)

• BCom (Financial Accounting) 

(Desirable)

• Qualified CA(SA) 
• CIMA accreditation

Experience 
(Essential)

• Successfully completed SAICA articles

(Essential) (TimeSpan:2 Years)

• Management experience 

(Essential) (TimeSpan:3 Years)

• Experience working in a public entity 

(Essential) (TimeSpan:5 Years)

• Experience working within a financial environment.

Knowledge 
(Essential)
GRAP/IFRS 

• Knowledge of PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Financial Legislation 
• Thorough practical knowledge of drafting financial statements 
• Knowledge of BCEA and relevant labour legislation

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills 
(Essential)

• Strong reconciliation skills 
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships 
• Commercial and business awareness 
• Highly task-driven, detail and structure orientated and process enthusiast 
• Solid problem solving  
• Report writing and presentation skills 
• Good interpersonal & communication skills and conflict management 
• Willingness to embrace new systems and procedures 
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure 
• Logical and forward thinking 
• Critical judgement  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word & Microsoft PowerPoint 
• CaseWare 

Competency Profile: Behavioural

(Essential)

• Adhering to Principles and Values  
• Applying Expertise and Technology  
• Analysing  
• Planning and Organising

(Desirable)

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks  
• Deciding and Initiating Action  
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
• Relating and Networking  
• Leading and Supervising 
• Persuading and Influencing

Physical and other 
(Essential)

• Business travel – Locally and Nationally 
• Good health