Requirements: 

An undergraduate qualification in Accounting/ Auditing or relevant qualification within the Financial Management field on (NQF7) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 (five) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the relevant field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Knowledge of Financial prescripts (MCS and GRAP), Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks; Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations (Directives, Instruction notes and guidelines); Budget Management processes and procedures and Supply Chain Management Framework. Knowledge on International Accounting Standards. Knowledge on International Auditing Standards. Knowledge of Government Financial systems (PERSAL, LOGIS, BAS). Knowledge of asset management, procurement and business practices. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting; Auditing and Risk management. Stakeholder engagement; Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; People Management and Empowerment. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Good Communication skills (written and spoken); Problem Solving and Analysis skills; good organising and planning skills. 

Duties: 

Ensure effective monitoring of compliance with the Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard or Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and other Prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Ensure sound internal controls and reporting systems. Assess internal controls on finance and supply chain systems for non-compliance. Monitor and evaluate compliance processes with relevant policies and procedures. Monitor and review of policies, delegations and business processes within Finance and SCM. Provide a framework for financial risk assessment. Develop and oversee systems for uniform handling of non-compliance issues and proper reporting. Develop/implement corrective action plans to address control weaknesses. Ensure effective audit coordination, both for Internal Audit and the office of the AuditorGeneral of South Africa. Coordinate the development, monitoring and evaluation of Audit Action Plans derived from internal and external audit findings. Ensure progress report over the compliance objectives and the implementation of action plans are submitted. Provide strategic advice/support to the Chief Financial Officer in respect to Audits and Financial Management. Oversee timely resolution of audit queries. Manage the provision of Fraud Prevention and Loss Management.