Finance Manager Johannesburg North at Affirmative Portfolios

Key performance areas:

• Implementing and monitoring of contracts within the finance department.
• Preparing of monthly management accounts.
• Preparing of interim and annual financial statements.
• Ensuring compliance with Accounting Policies, GRAP standards and PFMA regulations.
• Implement and maintain a sound internal control environment for the Finance department.
• Overseeing the development, review and implementation of finance policies and procedures.
• Human capital development and capacity building of the Finance team.
• Managing supplier payments and collection of debtors amounts.
• Managing the cash book and budget requirements.
• Managing and oversee preparation of the fixed asset register and asset verification.
• Managing the month-end and year-end closing of the financial records and reconciliation procedures.
• Preparation of AFS based on GRAP standards on Caseware.
• Internal and external audit preparation and coordination.
• Overseeing developments to existing or new financial management systems.
• Reviewing all financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of data reported on.
• Attend and submit regular reports to Management Committees.
• Assisting with preparation and submission of regular reports to the Audit and Risk Management Committee, The Department of Trade and Industry, as well as the National Treasury.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the Finance department by implementing risk management plan.
• Developing a business plan for the Finance department in line with Strategic objectives and departmental business targets of the Finance department.
• Assisting the Chief Financial Officer with all strategic matters related to budget management and reporting.

Competence, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Public sector background/ experience in a government agency environment.
• Extensive practical knowledge of the public sector financial management and supply chain management environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance.
• Governance, ethics, and values in Financial Management.
• PFMA and GRAP.
• National Treasury regulations and supply chain management prescripts.
• Operating procedures, accounting policies and reporting standards in relation to all financial aspects of the business.
• Proven record and experience in preparation of annual financial statements in the public sector.
• Ability to work on latest Caseware templates.
• Experience in preparation of Audit Committee reports.
• Strategic leadership and management
• Strategic and operational financial management
• Risk and change management
• Project management
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold a three-year B.Com. Accounting Degree
• Must have successfully completed the SAICA training contract (served articles)
• CA (SA) will be an advantage
• Minimum of 7 years working experience post articles, of which 2 years’ experience must be at a financial management level role or equivalent within a similar environment.