Director: Financial Management

In brief

**Overview** This is for the role of Director: Financial Management within the Chief Directorate: Office of the Chief Financial Officer, at the Government Communications And Information System (Gcis). The position is based in Pretoria and offers an annual salary of R1,317,384 (Level 13), structured as an all-inclusive package with 70% basic salary. The role's primary purpose is to provide effective, efficient, and compliant financial management services within the department. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Providing effective, efficient and compliant financial management services. * Developing and monitoring the implementation of financial administration and accounting, policies, systems and processes. * Providing management accounting services and monitoring and reporting on expenditure trends. * Monitoring and reporting on expenditure trends and compilation of financial statements. * Identifying, managing and implementing risk and risk mitigation plans for the achievement of GCIS objectives. * Developing financial reports with internal and external stakeholders. * Managing relations with National Treasury and the Auditor-General. * Managing expenditure trends and all financial matters. * Overseeing the process of reviewing departmental financial policies and ensuring compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and related prescripts. * Monitoring the issuing of guidelines by National Treasury. * Ensuring timely settlement of contractual obligations, payment of invoices and quarterly tranches to Public Entities in line with the prescribed period as outline in PFMA, Treasury Regulations and cashflow projections. * Overseeing the monitoring, clearance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and ensuring financial reports are compiled and submitted to the relevant forum. * Overseeing the processes of the annual budget cycle and ensuring all deadlines are met. * Overseeing operational and personnel costing. * Providing statistical reports on expenditure trends against the budget. * Reporting projected under/overspending against the budget to relevant structures. * Reporting proposed funding of ad-hoc activities and proposed virement to fund projected over expenditure. * Overseeing and reviewing the IYM Report and submitting it to relevant structures in line with the PFMA. * Identifying and reviewing strategic risks, overseeing and managing the implementation mitigation plans. * Participating in the audit planning process and managing responses to audit queries. * Overseeing the drafting and submission of accurate interim and annual financial statements. * Serving as the link between the department and Auditor-General during audit processes and arranging Audit Steering Committee meetings. * Ensuring that amendments to the financial statements, updates of the Modified Cash Standards and Accounting Manual for Departments are implemented on the GCIS financial statements and accounting processes. * Overseeing the functions of the BAS System Controller and reviewing reports. * Effectively managing staff, exposing staff to development opportunities, and ensuring timeous submission of performance agreements and assessments. * Ensuring prudent financial management of the directorate’s resources. * Facilitating monthly Financial Control Forum meetings with Finance staff. * Acting as Chief Financial Officer in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer when the need arises. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Economics / Financial Economics, Statistics or an equivalent qualification, majoring in Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Economics / Financial Economics / Statistics. * Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is a pre-requisite for appointment. * At least five (5) years’ extensive middle / senior management level experience in managing and facilitating the provision of financial management services in the department. * Extensive understanding of the public sector financial statements and budget and project cycles, and managing the provision of public finance support services. * Ability to provide guidance and inputs on the formulation and implementation of budget policy for the MTEF budget process. * Ability to monitor, evaluate and analyse departments’ spending of the approved budget. * Ability to ensure value for money in terms of strategic resourcing. * Ability to provide guidance on the formulation and implementation of the adjustment budget. * Proven leadership capabilities. * People management skills. * Sound interpersonal skills. * Project management skills. * Valid driver’s license. * Computer literate. * Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Programme and Project Management. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced financial management professional with a Bachelor's Degree at NQF level 7 in a relevant financial field, demonstrating at least five years of extensive middle/senior management experience in public sector financial services. The ideal candidate must possess a deep understanding of public sector financial statements, budget and project cycles, and public finance support services. They should have proven leadership, people management, interpersonal, and project management skills, coupled with strong analytical capabilities for budget monitoring and risk management. Completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Nyukela certificate) is mandatory. Proficiency in computer applications and a valid driver’s license are also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-communications-and-information-system-gcis-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-5-1-26-33 Source: govpage

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