About the Role
The Department of Finance is seeking a Chief Director: Financial Accounting to join their dynamic team based in Mbombela (Nelspruit). This pivotal role is designed for a seasoned professional with a strong background in financial management and accounting. The Chief Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic financial mechanisms that respond to the ever-changing needs of the department, ensuring that financial resources are utilized effectively to achieve the objectives of the strategic plans. By overseeing budgetary processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, you will play a key role in enhancing the financial health of the public service in South Africa.
Your expertise will not only contribute to the internal workings of the department but also to the community at large. The Chief Director will liaise with various stakeholders, providing essential advice on strategic financial planning. Your efforts will directly impact the department’s ability to deliver quality services to the citizens of Mpumalanga, thereby fostering trust and accountability within the public sector.
About the Department
The Department of Finance is dedicated to ensuring sound financial management across all levels of government. With a mission to promote transparency, accountability, and effective use of public resources, the department plays a crucial role in the governance of South Africa. Working here means contributing to the financial sustainability of provincial initiatives and being part of a committed team that strives to enhance the public sector’s efficiency and effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement strategic financial plans and mechanisms to meet departmental needs.
- Advise on financial planning through the analysis of budgets, expenditures, and financial operations.
- Ensure effective and economic use of financial resources and assets.
- Establish and monitor internal financial controls and systems.
- Oversee the budgetary process and exercise budgetary control.
- Develop and implement a Supply Chain Management System in line with legislation.
- Coordinate risk management and maintain an internal and external audit system.
- Liaise with the Auditor-General for the preparation and submission of annual financial statements.
- Manage human resources within the Chief Directorate.
What You’ll Need
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Finance or Financial Accounting/Management recognized by SAQA.
- At least five years of experience in financial accounting/management at a Senior Management Service (SMS) level.
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Proven experience in public sector accounting, reporting, risk management, and internal controls.
- Strong communication and consultation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant financial regulations.
- Excellent analytical and management skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Finance, Financial Accounting / Management as recognized by SAQA.At least five (5) years’ experience in financial accounting / management at Senior Management Service (SMS) level.
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.
A valid driver’s licence.
Skills: Proven experience in public sector accounting, reporting, risk management, internal controls and/or auditing.
Proven experience in managing Supply Chain Management and fraud prevention.
Experience in programme management as well as diversity and change 270 management.
Clear understanding of priorities of government.
High level of communication and consultation skills.
Ability to work proactively and under pressure.
Track record in the preparation and management of strategic plan, business plans and budgeting ability to implement, monitor and evaluate internal systems controls to ensure sound financial management and other resources management practices.
An in-depth knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA.
An understanding of good cooperate governance principles (King III) and all other relevant financial regulations and budget laws.
Public Service Act.
Public Service Regulation.
National Treasury regulations.
National Treasury/Practice Notes.
National Treasury & DPSA Circulars.
General Accounting Principles.
Division of Revenue Act.
SCM Guidelines and Frameworks Public Service Regulation; and other relevant acts, policies and regulations.
Planning.
Team development.
Decision making.
Problem solving.
Report writing & general (Academic) writing skills.
Financial management.
Budgeting systems.
Analytical skills.
Management skills.
Written Communication: Prepare reports required in terms of Public Service statutory framework by collecting, formatting & explaining information.
Job Duties
Develop, implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms/strategic to timeously respond to the changing needs of financial information and the interpretation thereof.Give expect advice on the strategic financial planning of the Department through analysis of budget and expenditure patterns, financial status, financial plans, past and present financial operation and estimates of future revenues and expenditures.
Ensure that financial resources and assets of the department are utilized effectively and economically to ensure the objectives of the strategic plans.
Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangements and systems for the accountable delegation of financial powers, assets security, monitoring and evaluation of systems and timeous corrective action.
Assists the Head of Department by applying cost – benefit analysis principles to certify value for money.
Oversee budgetary process within the Department, exercise budgetary control and provide early arrangement at a strategic level.
Develop and facilitate the implementation of the Supply Chain Management System, consistent with legislative and other government policies.
Facilitate Risk Management in the Department and maintain an internal audit system and external audit processes.
Ensure that fraud and prevention systems are implemented.
Monitor the implementation of the Departmental Clean Audit Strategy.
Oversee the preparation and submission of annual financial statements and liaise with the Auditor – General.
Liaise with relevant role – players within National and Provincial Department.
Responsible for management of Human Resources in the respective Chief Directorate.
