Manager: Finance at Moses Kotane Institute

CENTRE: La Mercy
REFERENCE: FM 01/24

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of an Honour’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting or any other relevant qualification (SAQA NQF8). 
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in financial management with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting, 4 years of which should be at management level within the public sector. 
• A Valid Driver’s License.
• A CA(SA) or a relevant Master’s degree would be an added advantage.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have: 

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. 
• Good organisational and planning skills. 
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good analysis and problem-solving skills. 
• Sound judgement and decision-making 
• Ability to work independently and accurately. 
• The ability to facilitate teamwork. 
• The ability to delegate effec- tively. 
• The ability to maintain change and conflict. 
• Results, customer and quality focus. 
• Technical and professional knowledge skills. 
• Computer literacy skills at an advanced level (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial software). 
• Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. 
• Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP). 
• Registered with SAICA, SAIPA, SAIBA, CIMA or other related accounting bodies (accredited and recognised).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be required to manage and coordinate the Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) budget.

• Financial reporting.
• Management of payroll and benefits 
• Supply Chain Management. 
• Asset Management.
• Management of sub-unit reports. 
• Management of unit reports. 
• People and Financial Management within the unit.