NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA) - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
 Provide overall strategic leadership to the Finance and Corporate Services Programmes and manage the performance thereof in line with NLSA’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations. Programmes under the CFO’s command includes Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Resource Management (HRM), Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Facilities Management and Administration. 
 Oversee the development of the NLSA’s Corporate Strategy and Annual Performance Plan and monitor the implementation thereof. 
 Co-ordinate and prepare strategic financial plans i.e. budgets and forecasts. 
 Provide revenue management for the NLSA. 
 Develop and consolidate the three year and annual budgets that support the NLSA’s strategic plan and annual business plan. 
 Compile reports and financial statements for the Finance and Audits Committees and the Board. 
 Ensure that approved budgets are adhered to. 
 Co-ordinate and prepare all aspects of the annual operating budget, capital budget and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). 
 Ensure financial management reporting and compliance with deadlines. 
 Develop and implement financial policies for the NLSA. 
 Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GAAP and GRAP. 
 Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls. 
 Ensure that the NLSA complies with audit requirements through correct application of accounting standards and policies. 
 Put in place strategies, controls and processes that will drive the NLSA towards achieving a clean audit. 
 Conduct financial analysis of current and future plans of the NLSA to ensure sustainability. 
 Ensure that there is adequate funding available for the NLSA to optimally implement core business operations. 
 Manage the assets of the NLSA. 
 Drive business intelligence for reporting and data interpretation. 
 Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practices to optimise business success. 
 

 
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 
 B. Com Hons Degree or equivalent qualification 
 A SAICA CA(SA) registration, RGA or ACCA is required 
 At least 10 years of senior management experience and 5 years as a Director/Deputy to CFO 
 Sound experience in preparing Annual Financial Statements and implementing the Public Financial Statements 
 Thorough knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Supply Chain Management Regulations 
 Experience in working with both internal and external auditors 
 Ability to analyse financial information 
 Knowledge of PFMA, GRAP, IFRS, GAAP, Income Tax Act and other statutory requirements 
 Proven experience in strategic planning and policy development in the public sector 
 Proven working experience in implementing policies and procedures in administration, financial management and project management 
 Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Constitution of South Africa 
 Sound working knowledge of the corporate governance framework 
 Proven experience in monitoring adherence to legislation, regulations and standards 
 In-depth knowledge of the NLSA Act 
 Experience in the preparation and management of the annual budget for an organisation
 Experience in the preparation and presentation of reports to those charged with governance 
 Valid driver’s license 
 
KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES 
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 Relationship-building and interpersonal skills 
 People management, conflict management and conflict resolution skills 
 Negotiation skills 
 Strategic leadership skills 
 Innovative, analytical and organisation skills 
 Advanced computer literacy in financial management software (knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage)
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The NLSA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right to not make an appointment. Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity requirements. We encourage applications from people living with disabilities in particular. Prospective candidates will be subjected to competency assessments. 

Applications: Interested applicants must submit a completed prescribed application form obtainable from our website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a covering letter; Curriculum Vitae; Matric/Grade12 certificate; proof of certified copies of qualifications, not older than six months; and a copy of Identity Document by e-mail to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za.
Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 January 2021 
 
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.