SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND (SALB) The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public Entity; an agency of the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture; and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998. Located in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) provides a national library and information service to blind and print-disabled readers in South Africa. It is a national institution with an international reputation. SALB invites applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for the following positions to commence on 1 April 2024 or earlier: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract) Requirements / Attributes: • A minimum of a relevant NQF 8 or higher-level degree in Accounting, Auditing, and or Business Management; • 10 years of working experience in a related field of which 5 years should be at the middle to senior management level in a similar environment; • Solid working knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, IFRSs, GRAP, SCM, and related Acts and prescripts; • Extensive Auditing experience (Knowledge of the internal and external audit function) within the public sector; Strong management and strategic leadership capabilities; • Extensive working knowledge of the Pastel Accounting package and MS Office; • A valid and unendorsed Code B driver’s license. • The incumbent must be willing and able to relocate to Makhanda in the Eastern Cape to take up the position. Main Tasks (Not an exhaustive list): • Compile the annual budget and monitor the monthly cash and expenditure flow for the Library; • Compile the financial section of the Strategic Plan and Annual Report of SALB, as well as the quarterly financial reports to DSAC and National Treasury; • Head the risk committee of SALB and conduct regular risk assessments; • Attend meetings and liaise closely with the SALB Board and sub-committees of the Board, Audit Committee, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, DSAC Corporate Governance, National Treasury, etc.; • Prepare the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for approval by the Board of SALB and submit same to DSAC and the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) by the stipulated deadlines; Complete and submit the Annual Financial Template to National Treasury and DSAC; • Complete and submit in collaboration with the CEO the annual Estimated National Expenditure Template to National Treasury and DSAC; • Attend to the performance assessments of staff reporting directly to the CFO position; • Approve financial orders and payments of creditors; Remuneration: Total Cost to Employer of R1 118 016 per annum Candidates who meet the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position should submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications and of his/her SA ID to: The Head: Human Resources; SA Library for the Blind; PO Box 115; Grahamstown; 6140 or email hr@salb.org.za Closing date: 30 December 2023 PLEASE NOTE: • Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups are encouraged, particularly from women and persons with disabilities. • Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment and may also be required to undergo competency testing/assessments. • SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
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