Interim Finance Manager at National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC)

Job Description

The Interim Finance Manager will have delegated responsibilities from the Interim Chief Financial Officer and will ensure that effective financial controls are in place, play an active role in risk management as well as account to the Interim Chief Financial Officer for financial success, asset management, finance resources, human resource management, and compliance with all financial regulations. The Finance Manager will therefore assist the Interim Chief Financial Officer in fulfilling all statutory responsibilities as outlined in the PFMA.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and develop financial systems of the NAC
• Implement financial, accounting, and control systems according to GRAP and ensure financial/corporate governance throughout the NAC
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with GRAP
• Review all reconciliation accounts of the NAC
• Prepare monthly management accounts and report to management, Council Committees, and Council
• Review project and creditors payments
• Review payroll preparation and payouts
• Provide financial and accounting services to the NAC management team
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with institutional budgeting and monitor expenditure
• Review and manage asset register
• Assist with management of overall Supply Chain Management activities, processes, and procedures in line with the legislative framework
• Liaise with the Internal Auditors, Office of the Auditor General, and relevant departments on behalf of the NAC regarding duties relating to the position
• Assist with financial reports of projects within the NAC
• Assist with financial policy development and reviews
• Assist with the monitoring of the Performance Information of the NAC
• Ensure and manage the finances of the NAC
• Risk management and operational risks
• Preparation of Governance meeting packs

Key Requirements

• B Com / B Compt degree and/or any recognizable/equivalent financial qualifications
• Completed articles will be an added advantage
• Experience in a similar position and level of accountability will be an advantage
• Knowledge of financial systems including Pastel, Caseware, etc.
• Strategic thinking and high level of financial literacy
• Presentation, people management, communication, and reporting skills
• In-depth knowledge and required experience in applicable legislation as would relate to Finance and SCM

Attributes

• Financial management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Account management skills
• Efficient and accurate with attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Able to work under pressure
• Business acumen
• Judgment
• Delivery focus
• Teamwork
• Good management skills such as Planning, Leading, Organising