BRANCH: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
COMPONENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND (NSF)
DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND REPORTING
SALARY: R 896 436 per annum (Level 11), (ALL-INCLUSIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE)
CENTRE: PRETORIA

(This post is being re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may reapply)

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management and/or Accounting, or related qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ work experience in in budgeting, financial accounting, exposure to Standard of General Recognized Accounting Practices (GRAP standards), accrual accounting principles and/or financial management or auditing in the private or public sector with at least three (3) to five (5) years proven work experience at an Assistant Director level.
• Candidates with a CA (SA) and/or CIMA qualification will have a distinct advantage.
• This is a junior management position that requires a dynamic individual with technical expertise in financial planning and
  reporting.
• Further skills and competency requirements relate to strategic capability and leadership, problem-solving and analysis, technical proficiency, quality management, budgeting and financial management, communication management and people management
  and empowerment.
• The incumbent must be service delivery orientated, customer-focused, maintain high integrity and be able to perform in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of financial frameworks, financial legislation and prescripts applicable to the public sector will be
  an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight time frames.

DUTIES:

• Perform financial planning, budgeting and reporting; Manage key stakeholders, inclusive of the National Treasury, the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Auditor-General of South Africa, the Public Investment Corporation and the Audit Committee.
• Perform investment management and cash flow management functions.
• Manage budgets for Annual Performance Plans (APPs), Strategic Plans and Operational Plans.
• Manage cost centre budgets for NSF.
• Manage the allocation and distribution of NSF’s budget.
• Perform financial forecasting of NSF revenue and expenditure.
• Perform ongoing financial analysis, budget trend analysis and ability to provide recommendations.
• Perform financial reporting functions, including drafting NSF’s annual financial statements, quarterly and monthly financial
  management reports, stakeholder financial reports and ad hoc financial management reports.
• Evaluate changes in financial reporting frameworks and legislation for possible impact on NSF’s financial reporting.
• Report accounting and financial information accurately and timeously in line with applicable legislative reporting standards of the NSF.
• Perform financial presentations.
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting and recordkeeping functions including processing of financial information and transactions on accounting financial systems.
• Manage monthly and annual financial closure processes.
• Develop and maintain financial planning and reporting policies and procedures.
• Manage external and internal auditors and serve as central coordination point for audit information.
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.
• Participate as active member of NSF finance team.

ENQUIRIES: Mr D Moyane 012 943 3105 / Ms C Els 012 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki 012 943
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