Senior Manager: Financial Management (Readvertisement) at Public Protector South Africa

Role Overview:

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer: Finance, responsible for overseeing and managing the Institutional financial accounting functions to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, accounting standards, and internal policies. This role ensures accurate, timely, and complete recording of financial transactions, preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements, and coordination of risk management, internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Experience: Qualifications and Experience:

• A SAQA accredited postgraduate qualification (NQF8) in Finance majoring in accounting and auditing
• Completed Trainee Accountant Programme/contract in a workplace accredited by the relevant body
• A minimum of 8 years’ working experience and applied knowledge of GRAP standards or equivalent
• At least five (5) years’ of working experience must have been at senior management level
• Demonstrable 5 years’ experience in financial management, preparation of monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements, preferably in the Public Sector
• Demonstrable 5 years’ experience in the application of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Instruction Notes in a similar environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing) 

Advantages:

• Knowledge of using SAP or SAGE accounting system and
• CaseWare reporting.
• Prior experience with public entities/constitutional institutions.
• Understanding of the Public Protector’s mandate.

Competencies

• Knowledge of public service legal framework and leadership
• Programme and project management
• Financial management, change management and transformation
• Knowledge management
• Service delivery innovation
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of interpreting concepts into operational activities
• In depth knowledge, understanding and application of applicable GRAP standards, Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Practice/Instruction Notes
• Strong ability to: Work under pressure
• Proven track record in relationship building and management think analytically and to take appropriate decisions
• Communicate with people at all levels
• Manage and adapt to change and diversity
• Be impartial, objective and maintain political neutrality
• Be efficient
• Be proactive and innovative
• Be empathetic
• Mentor employees
• Advise and influence decisions and policies

Deadline:6th March,2026