Purpose:
Responsibilities

• Translate organisational strategy into operational and service delivery objectives, while ensuring delivery of functional strategic plans
• Develop and implement a robust financial strategy of the Municipality and its entities to ensure its financial sustainability
• Ensure that strategy and the operating model are adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget
• Ensure that implemented business systems are financially viable and in support of strategy and structure
• Ensure effective treasury, strategic and operations management
• Ensure the provision of leading procurement and supply chain management practices
• Ensure that statutory reporting, new regulatory and accounting developments are undertaken in accordance with required standards
• Responsible for revenue management, debt collection, asset management, financial accounting, property evaluation, contract management and payroll administration functions
• Integrate and maintain a financial system to ensure effective financial reporting
• Provide an advisory and supportive service to the Council and relevant stakeholders with regard to relevant legislation and financial policy matters
• Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Job Requirements

• B Degree in Accounting or Finance
• A postgraduate qualification in Accounting will be an added advantage
• Be a qualified, registered Chartered Accountant (CA) SA
• 10 years’ strong management experience in which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management level within the financial environment
• Strong leadership and financial management experience
• Extensive experience in implementing new accounting standards, for example GRAP and IFRS
• Well-honed judgement, strong leadership and high levels of integrity and personal drive
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Tenacity and excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced project and programme management skills
• Excellent people and communication skills