Job Description

Job Functions

• Develop financial strategy and give input into the organisational strategy.
• Directly assist Executive Heads of Departments in all financial matters relating to budget management and securing additional funds for programmes.
• Conduct annual strategic planning of finance according to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Oversee and lead in the development and monitoring of the implementation of finance policies and procedures in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to raise additional funding together for the organisation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the financial systems of the organisation.
• Prepare all aspects of the annual operating budget and Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP).
• Manage internal controls, establish, and maintain a risk management system.
• Manage the submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Be responsible for all financial reporting and preparation of all financial statements.
• Manage annual external audits and deal with the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA).
• Manage the Supply Chain Management of the organisation to comply with Treasury Regulations and all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide financial reports to internal departments, the CEO, Audit Committee and Council.
• Be the lead in respect of all dealings with the Audit Committee, Internal and External Auditors.
• Provide support to key external stakeholders when necessary.
• Effectively lead and manage the Finance Department.

Requirements

• Must have sound financial management, strategic leadership, budget, and treasury experience
• Excellent knowledge and extensive experience in Financial Reporting and Financial Statements Preparation
• Must have expert knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), National Treasury guidelines as well as other relevant prescripts within the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management practice
• Expert knowledge of programme, project, and people management
• Demonstrate high integrity and honesty
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Exceptional communication and people skills
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Practical knowledge of the auditing environment
• Knowledge and experience of the business of film would be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree/NQF Level 9 Qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• Chartered Accountant (SA) or Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years experience in finance, accounting, or auditing environment with 8 years at Senior Management level in the public finance environment.

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