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INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST (IDT)
 
The IDT is a Schedule 2 Public Entity, established as a development management agency. Its primary role is to influence, support and add value to the national agenda. The IDT is mandated to measurably impact on the eradication of poverty and to improve the quality of life of poor, rural and marginalised communities.  
 
POST : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 
JOB LEVEL : EU (PATERSON GRADING) 
REGION : NATIONAL OFFICE 
LOCATION : PRETORIA 
DURATION : 5 YEAR CONTRACT 
PORTFOLIO : FINANCIAL SERVICES UNIT (FSU) 
 
PURPOSE : To manage and direct the organisational financial management function, which function entails assisting the CEO and the Accounting Authority in discharging the relevant duties under Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Public Finance Management Act. 
REPORTING : Chief Executive Officer 
 
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REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of the following: 
 A Charted Accounting (CA) Qualification. 
 A Post Graduate Degree in Leadership or completion of an Executive Management Programme. 
 Completion of Articles of Clerkship with an accredited accounting and/or auditing firm. 
 
A Minimum of 15 years’ Finance Management experience of which 10 must have been at a Senior Management level. Experience as a CFO in a medium to large organisation will be an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Financial Management, Business Planning, Budget Management, PFMA and relevant National Treasury Regulations, Strategic Management, Management Information Systems, Financial Reporting, Financial Ratio Analysis, Financial Accounting Standards Project Accounting. 
 
Skills: Conceptual, Visionary thinking, Analytical, Interpersonal, Talent building, Communication, Problem solving, Business acumen, Negotiation, Presentation and Contract management 
 

DUTIES: Financial Management Strategy, Planning and Systems, Financial Accounting Services and Reporting, Provision of Project Accounting Services and Programme Financial Information Systems, Provision of Management Accounting Services, Provision of Supply Chain Management Services, Provision of Asset Management Services, Provision of Financial Internal Control Services, Management of Internal and External Audits, Unit Financial Management and Governance, Unit Performance Management and Strategic Leadership. 
 
Enquiries : Queen Malema at (012) 845 2120

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The Independent Development Trust is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance the gender and racial representivity of the organisation in accordance with its Equity Plan. 
 
Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including three contactable referees) as well as recently (not older than three months) certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. 
 
To apply, please forward all CV’s to jobs1@idt.org.za.
 
Any questions about the application process may be directed to (012) 845 2120. 
 
Note: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verifications check and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery. 
 
The closing date is 9th July 2021

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