Acting Head: Finance Position (6 Months Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department and its operations.
  
• Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with organisational strategy.
  
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  
• Manage group accounting, consolidations, and investment valuations.
  
• Oversee external audit processes and ensure audit readiness.
  
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury guidelines, and internal policies.
  
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial risk registers.
  
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for Board and external audit submission.
  
• Lead and mentor finance staff to ensure high performance and compliance.
  
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, meetings, and reporting activities.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant qualification (CA(SA)).
  
• 8–10 years’ broad -based financial management and auditing experience post articles.
  
• Additional postgraduate qualifications will be advantageous.
  

Experience

• 5–8 years’ experience in group accounting, including consolidations and equity accounting.
  
• 5–8 years’ experience in impairments and valuation of investments.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing external audit processes.
  
• Strong experience in applying the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
  
• Experience within the public sector or large complex organisations will be advantageous.
  

Benefits