COUNCIL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CBE) VACANCIES

​FINANCE MANAGER 
(Reference Number: FM 2025) 
(Total cost to Company: R1 187,378.60 (Min) - R1 357,636.79 (Max) Per Annum) 
 
The Council for the Built Environment (CBE), located in Hillcrest, Pretoria, has the above permanent position available for immediate appointment. 
 
JOB PURPOSE 
To provide timely, reliable, and accurate financial information to stakeholders and assist with the daily financial management of the CBE. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
1. FINANCIAL & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 

• Oversee the development and implementation of revenue generation strategies and plans, including feasibility studies and business cases.
• Identify cost saving strategies and implement strategies according to Treasury guidelines.
• Interpret and project financial information for all internal CBE units.
• Ensure all accounts, company expenditure and fixed assets are reconciled accurately.
• Review general ledger and monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure all practices are compliant with CBE policies and procedures.
• Review asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Ensure documentation of financial transactions through entry of account information on the system.
• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions with auditing documents.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Compile financial information for the CBE’s annual report.
• Plan, manage and coordinate the external audit process and represent the CBE during such audits.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Attend management meetings on finance related issues.
• Oversee the facilities management function at the CBE.

 
2. RETURNS AND REGULATIONS 

• Perform a gap analysis on CBE finance-related policies and update policies in line with latest regulations and recommendations.
• Ensure that accounting processes are implemented as per local fiscal requirements.
• Complete reports as per legal regulations and requirements with regard to Tax and Accounting practices.
• Liaise with statutory and auditing bodies to ensure compliance with all Returns and Regulations.
• Ensure the CBE’s financial policies, systems and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that 3rd party payments are accurately prepared and submitted to SARS timeously.

 
3. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

• Oversee the supply chain management (SCM) function at the CBE.
• Promote consistent application of 'best practices' aligned to the PFMA throughout the CBE’s supply chain process.
• Participate in procurement selection committees (Bid Committees).
• Review the annual procurement plan to ensure that goods/services are acquired in line with SCM regulations.
• Oversee and determine whether proper procurement processes have been followed, and desired objectives achieved.
• Review the CBE’s supplier contract register for anomalies and follow up on corrective measures.
• Review quarterly procurement reports and ensure timeous submission to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

 
4. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 

• Implement the CBE’s asset management policy to manage assets accordingly.
• Communicate budget guidelines to internal units.
• Collate and prepare the CBE’s budget for the new financial year.
• Request and ensure that unit Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) are within budget parameters.
• Participate in assessing and recommending CAPEX requests.
• Compare new budget with forecasted budget.
• Submit reasons for budgetary deviations.
• Submit final draft budget for approval.
• Analyse accounting variances on general ledger accounts.
• Develop management reports.
• Distribute monthly expenditure records to units to manage their expenses.
• Analyse accuracy of recordings of all financial transactions.
• Approve monthly journal corrections.
• Communicate month end dates to units.
• Consolidate unit results into one comprehensive report.
• Review payroll related information before effecting payments.

 
5. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

• Set annual performance objectives for subordinate employees.
• Ensure subordinate employees have signed performance agreements.
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinate employees.
• Develop action plans to address poor performance of subordinate employees.
• Identify training needs for subordinate employees.
• Ensure ongoing training and development of subordinate employees.
• Address labour issues of subordinate employees.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Degree in Commerce (NQF 7) or a relevant and equivalent finance related degree
• Seven (7) years’ experience in financial management, of which two (2) must have been in a management role
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant or with other relevant accounting/commerce professional bodies
• Sage 300 practical experience

 
EXEPRIENCE, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Knowledge of GRAP
• Microsoft Excel and SAGE Evolution, SAGE 300 People, Caseware
• Communication
• Auditing
• Management
• Risk Management
• Reporting
• Follow Through
• Analytical
• Lateral Thinking
• Integrity
• Deadline Driven
• A valid driver’s license

The CBE is committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. 
 
HOW TO APPLY: Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their application by following the link: 
 
NB: Applicants not contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
The CBE reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 January 2026