Job Description

PROVINCIAL FINANCE MANAGERNORTHERN CAPERef: NC-PROVFINMAN-001Please note only applications reflecting the reference number (above) will be considered.The DA wishes to appoint a dynamic, self-motivated and goal driven individual, in the Northern Cape. The successful candidate will report to the Provincial Director and take direction from the Chief Financial Officer.The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the financial sustainability of the province which includes the effective management of the following practices and processes:

• Financial budgeting and forecasting
• Operational financial management
• General accounting and transactional financial oversight
• Financial reporting
• Auditing and financial governance
• Cashflow management
• Implement and managing financial policies of the Party in accordance with the standard operating procedures adopted by the Party
• Effectively managing all finance staff
• Ensuring effective and efficient functioning of the following in the province

• IT support to the provincial office and staff
• Procurement

Prospective applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Finance related degree
• Relevant management experience in a financial environment
• Experience in procurement processes
• Proven high volume/detailed cashbook reconciliation experience
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Sage Evolution Accounting System
• Knowledge of the essentials of financial management
• Information system and technology skills at intermediate level
• Ability to analyse financial statements and interpret statistical data and budgets
• Ability to process and understand complex and technical information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, record keeping and administrative abilities
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• An ability to work effectively and energetically around a demanding work schedule
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving, and the ability to recognise and implement improvements to systems
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Applicants must be in possession of a valid drivers licence and have access to an insured vehicle for occasional use

Should you meet the above requirements and be interested, kindly forward the following to Applications, Democratic Alliance, Federal Head Office, PO Box 1475, Cape Town, 8000. Tel No: (021) 4651 431, Fax No: 086 4615 105 or e-mail: applications@da.org.za.

• Completed application form (To download the form, please copy the following link to your internet browser: https://bit.ly/DA_Application_Form)
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your relevant qualification
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your drivers license
• CV
• 1 page cover letter motivating why you would be a good fit for this role and why you wish to be employed by the DA

To apply online please visit our website: (To open this link, please copy the following link to your internet browser: https://www.da.org.za/get-involved/jobs-at-the-da)Kindly note the following:

• Any application received without the required documentation will not be considered
• Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful
• We reserve the right not to make any appointments
• The Party will not require applicants to pay any amount or undergo any health-related tests to be shortlisted

Closing Date: 10 July 2024

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