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EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC)
 
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation does not endorse or tolerate any fraud, bribery/corruption or job selling. Please report such instances to the Toll-free Tip-off number: 0800 116 655. The ECDC does not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and will consequently not be held liable for payment of placement and/or searching fees.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

GRADE 22

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide the Executive Management, Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and the Board with reliable, consolidated financial information, to manage and safeguard the Corporation’s assets (liquid, current and non-current), provide leadership and strategic advice and implement financial controls in accordance with recognised and accepted financial standards and prescribed regulations, while exuding astute and prudent financial management in guiding the corporation towards sustainability.

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Performance Areas will encompass:
  1. As a custodian of the PFMA and accompanying regulations, the CFO shall be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the ECDC group financial accounting, management accounting, consolidated reporting and procurement policies and procedures;
  2. Provide leadership on the long-term sustainability and commercial viability of the Corporation in implementing the strategy.
  3. Facilitating delivery of financial and administrative support services, particularly Financial Control, Budget and Forecasting, Revenue Collection and Recording, Supply Chain Management and Financial Processes.
  4. Preparing and presenting the ECDC financial statements including its subsidiaries and liaising with both the internal and external auditors.
  5. Ensuring that ECDC maintains a clean audit outcome.
  6. Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, banks, investors, insurers and others;
  7. Managing the finance business unit and its employees.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. A qualified Chartered Accountant;
  2. 10 years’ experience of which 5 years must be at senior management level, 5 years within a financial related institution, private or parastatal/semi-government work.
  3. Extensive knowledge of IRFS, GAAP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Companies Act and other relevant legislation.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  1. Must have practical knowledge and experience in internal and external audits, IT Governance and due diligence processes and procedures.
  2. Extensive experience and sustainability and commercialisation
  3. Must have knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting principles, and treasury functions
  4. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess the following competences:
  5. Knowledge of development finance
  6. Financial & treasury management expertise;
  7. Management skills and accountability;
  8. Strategic orientation and results driven;
  9. Astute leadership aptitude;
  10. Ability to make decisions and apply independent judgement;
  11. Excellent financial reporting skills
 


APPLICATIONS
  1. This is a 5-year fixed term appointment, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing a performance contract.
  2. Candidates that meet the outlined requirements should submit their applications along with a detailed CV with at least three contactable references, certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document and valid drivers’ licence
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews as well as other assessments.
  4. If you have not been contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
  5. In making these appointments, ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies, and plans.

 
All submissions to be sent to:
Talent Consultant
Tel: 043 704 5783
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
         
Closing date: 13 September 2021