SayPro Finance Management (delete)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Financial Services Division supports the work of the organisation’s other divisions as well offering a one-stop enquiry & information service to the public and the profession. It also has oversight for all basic level compliance administration for Sheriffs offices including: • Fidelity Fund Certificates • Legal Obligations Circulars • Trust Accounts • National Register of Sheriffs The head of the division also functions as the organization’s chief financial officer, providing strategic level financial leadership for the SABFS as a whole and manages all aspects of expenditure & income. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Manage the provision of high level financial information required by the Executive Manager, EXCO and Board • Lead, direct, manage and evaluate the development and implementation of financial and other management information reporting systems • Manage Annual Audit • Manage the drafting, approval & implementation of SCM policies, Compliance policies and Standard Financial Operating Procedures • Manage Statutory Compliance • Manage and direct the day to day activities of the Finance Division • Plan, Manage the Budget and Budgetary Control • Revenue Management and Legal Obligations • Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping and Reporting KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Problem solving skills • Ability to interpret and apply policies • Computer literacy (MS office) • Analytical and problem solving skills • Decision making skills • Effective verbal and listening communications skills • Effective written communications skills • Ability to communicate effectively • Computer skills including the ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level • Management and leadership skills QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Grade 12 • Degree in Financial Management/Accounting or equivalent qualification • Professional Registration and CA,CIMA, ACCA • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a financial and/or Compliance/ administration, management environment of which 2 years should be at senior management level • A sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury, Regulations, advanced spreadsheet skills (will be tested) and a working knowledge of financial statements • Superior Knowledge of GRAP, accrual accounting as well as modified cash and accounting • Knowledge of the Government Departments and functions and services would be an advantage • Strong financial management skills