About the Role
The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Director: Financial Management based in Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential to ensuring that financial management services are not only effective and efficient but also compliant with necessary regulations. By providing oversight on financial administration, accounting policies, and systems, this position plays a significant part in enhancing public service and accountability within the South African government.
In this role, you will directly contribute to the financial health of the GCIS, which is crucial for delivering on its mandate to provide timely and accurate information to the public. Your efforts will directly impact the community by ensuring that resources are allocated wisely and that the department meets its financial obligations responsibly. As you manage relationships with key stakeholders, including the National Treasury and the Auditor-General, your work will foster transparency and trust in government financial practices.
About the Department
The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) is dedicated to facilitating effective communication between the government and the public. Its mission is to provide strategic communication support to the government, ensuring that citizens receive essential information about government services and initiatives. Working at GCIS means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance public service and empower communities across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Provide effective financial management services in line with public sector regulations.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of financial administration, accounting policies, and systems.
- Manage and report on expenditure trends and compile financial statements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create comprehensive financial reports.
- Oversee compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
- Facilitate the annual budget cycle and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Conduct audits and manage responses to audit queries in collaboration with the Auditor-General.
- Lead and develop a team within the financial management directorate.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, or Statistics.
- Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate).
- A minimum of five years of extensive middle to senior management experience in financial management services.
- Strong understanding of public sector financial statements and budget cycles.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- A valid driver’s license and proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria.
Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Economics / Financial Economics, Statistics or an equivalent qualification, majoring in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Economics / Financial Economics / Statistics.Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National 23 School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment.
At least five (5) years’ extensive middle / senior management level experience in managing and facilitating the provision of financial management services in the department.
The incumbent must have extensive understanding of the public sector financial statements and budget and project cycles, and managing the provision of public finance support services.
Provide guidance and inputs on the formulation and implementation of budget policy for the MTEF budget process.
Monitor, evaluation and analysing departments’ spending of the approved budget.
Ensure value for money in terms of strategic resourcing.
Provide guidance on the formulation and implementation of the adjustment budget.
Proven leadership capabilities, people management and sound interpersonal and project management skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be computer literate.
Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide effective, efficient and compliant financial management services, develop and monitor the implementation of financial administration and accounting, policies, systems and processes.Provide management accounting services and monitor and report on expenditure trends.
Monitor and report on expenditure trends and compilation of financial statements.
Identify, manage and implement risk and risk mitigation plans for the achievement of GCIS objectives.
Develop financial reports with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage relations with National Treasury and the Auditor-General.
Manage expenditure trends and all financial matters.
Oversee the process of reviewing departmental financial policies and ensure compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and related prescripts.
Monitor the issuing of guidelines by National Treasury.
Ensure timely settlement of contractual obligations, payment of invoices and quarterly tranches to Public Entities in line with the prescribed period as outline in PFMA, Treasury Regulations and cashflow projections.
Oversee the monitoring, clearance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and ensure financial reports are compiled and submitted to the relevant forum.
Oversee the processes of the annual budget cycle and ensure all deadlines are met.
Oversee operational and personnel costing.
Provide statistical reports on expenditure trends against the budget.
Report projected under/overspending against the budget to relevant structures.
Report proposed funding of ad-hoc activities and proposed virement to fund projected over expenditure.
Oversee and review the IYM Report and submit to relevant structures in line with the PFMA.
Identify and review strategic risks, oversee and manage the implementation mitigation plans.
Participate in the audit planning process and manage responses to audit queries.
Oversee the drafting and submission of accurate interim and annual financial statements.
Serve as the link between the department and Auditor- General during audit processes and arrange Audit Steering Committee meetings.
Ensure that amendments to the financial statements, updates of the Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments are implemented on the GCIS financial statements and accounting processes.
Oversee the functions of the BAS System Controller and review reports.
Effective management of staff, expose staff to development opportunities and ensure timeous submission of performance agreements and assessments Ensure prudent financial management of the directorate’s resources.
Facilitate monthly Financial Control Forum meetings with Finance staff.
Identify, manage and implement risk and risk mitigation plans for the achievement of GCIS objectives.
When the need arise, the incumbent may be requested to act as Chief Financial Officer in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
