Manager: Finance and Corporate Services Free State (Bloemfontein) at South African Local Government Association

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles; 
• Innovative thought leader; 
• Results driven individual; 
• Strong analytical ability coupled with sound problem-solving skills; 
• Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended turnaround dimension; 
• Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills 
• Strong cross-cultural sensitivity relevant to local government; 
• Ethical leader that places a high premium on integrity and confidentiality. 

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Degree in Commerce or Financial Management; 
• Valid Driver’s License; 
• A Valid Code 08 drivers’ license; 
• A minimum of at least 6 years work experience, of which three years must be at management level; 
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector 
• Knowledge of Financial & SCM statutory requirements; 

 KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Procurement and Finance: Perform Demand Management, Deal with Acquisition and obtain Quotations from Service Providers. Coordinating Supplier Database Forms. Write “Scope of Work” when Service Providers are contracted. Manage payment process and procedures with National Office. Manage Provincial Expenditure within regulation and legislation. Administer the contract management process. Manage and administer S&T processes and procedures 
• Governance and Compliance: Coordinate compliance assessments. Adhere to regulatory and legislative framework. Monitor general compliance to SALGA policies and procedures in the SALGA Provincial Office 
• Budgeting and Control: Obtain the necessary information on programmes from PDO and Senior Advisors. Operate within the budgeting timelines given by National. Populate the budget template. Consolidate budgets at provincial level. Ensure alignment with programmes and submit final budget for approval 
• Asset Management: Perform and Consolidate Asset Verification. Manage Asset Movement Forms. Keeping the Provincial Register up to date. Aiding national Functional heads on the implementation thereof. 
• Leadership and guidance: Lead and guide Team Members in the Finance and Corporate Service (CS) area so that they achieve their work objectives and work within an environment conducive to achieving the required results. Uphold sound leadership practices and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures. Establish partnerships with Provincial structure to embed Finance and CS management principles into executive decision making and provide technical support and advice to operating management to assist in the identification, assessment, management, monitoring and reporting of financial and non-financial risks arising within the respective areas. 
• Oversees the IT function in the Provincial Office: Ensures that IT Officers keeps updated records of IT equipment (includes PC’s, Notebooks, 3-G Cards, Printers, etc.). Checks that back-ups are done daily. Ensures that movement of IT equipment is managed by IT Officer. Ensures IT Officer resolves IT queries timeously. 
• Manage and Control Petty Cash: Manages process and procedures related to Petty Cash requisitions. Advice and up skill staff members relating to Petty Cash purchases. Manage cash dispensing and receipting process. Manage Petty Cash recording and documentation. Ensure that requisition for replenishment of Petty Cash are forwarded to National by the 3rd working day of each month. 
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Report to the PDO feedback on Finance and CS analyses findings and make recommendations to apply the appropriate corrective action. Raise incidents report and manage resolutions. Compile, maintain and coordinate the design and development of system and process related forms, system manual, training manual, broadcast messages and circulars. Monitor and report on the progress of the operational plan and take necessary action to ensure that the goals and targets of the area of responsibility is met within time, quality and budget requirements.