Manager: Group Controlling at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibility 

• To manage and lead the budget / reporting function of NHLS to support the achievement of the NHLS strategic and performance objectives To manage and monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts; to analyse and explain variances and ensure corrective action is taken to ensure the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of the entities resources To develop and implement the operation strategic plans for the department to ensure achievement of overall organisational strategic plan
• To ensure the establishment and implementation of sound financial management, accounting and internal control systems and processes for the NHLS in compliance with relevant legislation requirements To contribute to the development of the strategic and annual performance plans, including coordination, analysis and advice To oversee the budget preparation process, provide advice and support to stakeholders and review the budget prior to submission to the relevant authority To oversee and manage the budget monitoring process, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and performance reports and provide recommendations and advice to address significant variances To monitor the operation of accounting systems, controls and procedures in order to ensure integrity of financial information
• To provide financial management support to the regions and other internal stakeholders To manage engagement with assurance providers, including responding to matters raised (e.g., risk management action plans, internal and external auditors) To manage the utilisation of financial systems to capture accounting transactions, control the general ledger and perform financial administration To manage, control/drive or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise from time to time To train and manage finance staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organisation and are able to achieve their performance and strategic objectives
• To review cost structures and management practices of the organisation and identifies areas for change and improvement in order to ensure the finance department contributes effectively to the profitability and commercial success of the organisation To manage the costing functions to ensure fair costing of tests To manage the pricing function to ensure that pricing is competitive and in line with the organisation pricing strategy To ensure internal and external management reporting is timeous and accurate
• To review and develop financial and management systems and policies to ensure sound governance and internal control systems To develop, monitor and oversee the management of operational and capex expenditure budgets across the organisation to ensure the most effective utilisation of financial resources and maintenance of costs within budgets in order to contribute effectively to the profitability and commercial success of the organisation To oversee and manage the financial management information function to ensure the provision of timeous and accurate information. 

Minimum requirements & key competency 

• Bcom Honours degree Finance related qualification (NQF Level 8) Chartered Accountant (SA) OR CIMA(essential) 10 years relevant management accounting experience of which 3 years should be in a senior management role
• Experience in implementing a costing system(desirable) Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury regulations, IFRS & GRAP Knowledge in financial management Knowledge in strategic management Budgeting and management skill