SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (SANAS) CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) Reference Number: SANAS/CFO/06 Closing date: 06 Jul 2023 Position Type: Permanent Location: Pretoria, Gauteng Purpose of the Job: SANAS is currently seeking to employ a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join this dynamic State-Owned Entity. SANAS is a Section 3A Public Entity for purposes of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) (as amended by Act No. 29 of 1999). The Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice, Act No. 19 of 2006, recognises SANAS as the only National Accreditation Body for the Republic of South Africa for conformity assessment, calibration, monitoring of Good Laboratory Practice, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Overview: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Finance Operations •General management of the company’s financial departments to manage end to end Finance value chain •Accountable for the financial and risk management operations of the company •Oversee and monitor the budget development and monitoring process •Ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to protect company assets •Advise CEO, Executives and Managers on strategic financial projection and interpretations as well as financial practices and profitability issues •Enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services and administration of the company •Have a good working relationship with and influence of the relevant committee and all relevant stakeholders Compliance •Develop and recommend financial policies and ensure compliance with PFMA, King IV and GRAP •Prepare accurate and timeous PFMA and Treasury reporting (Business Plans, Quarterly Reports etc.) •Ensure the establishment of sound financial management, accounting, procurement, provisioning and internal control systems and processes for the organisation in compliance with the relevant legislations Leadership •Provide effective professional leadership to the Finance and Procurement team •Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction •Create team effectiveness through a conducive and healthy culture Strategy •Development of a financial and operational strategy, including best practice financial models •Manage the capital requests, investment processes as well as debt and equity financing to enhance the prospects for the organisation's long-term success while maintaining long-term financial stability •Ensure sound decision making and judgement of financial data to manage market complexities, uncertainties and disruptions •Apply critical thinking skills, along with financial acumen to leveraging business drivers to create financial growth •Monitor and direct the formulation and implementation of strategic business plans Perform any other function as delegated by the CEO JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: •CA (SA) with relevant experience •MBA will be an added advantage Experience: •Minimum 6 years working experience as a Chief Financial Officer or equivalent role in the Public Sector •Candidate must have sound knowledge and understanding of public sector financial regulations and policy frameworks, and supply chain management processes •Sound financial management, accounting, procurement, provisioning and internal control systems and processes for the organisation in compliance with the relevant legislation •Experience in strategic planning and execution, financial modelling, budgets, cash flow management, inventory control, project accounting, asset management, statutory report requirements •Board presentation experience as the CFO •Team and department management •Working with SAGE is an added advantage The candidate should be able to: •Collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to be a trusted advisor in making decisions regarding company's financial strategy and operations •Immediately operate without intense training except for SANAS’s business model •Find innovative ways to finance M&A or other investment activity or pricing strategies to grow revenues •Leverage diverse group of talented individuals to achieve superior financial performance Industry •Government, Public Sector, Parastatal PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: By applying for this position and by submitting information to SANAS Career Services, irrespective as to how such information is submitted, you consent to the collection, collation, processing, and storing of such information and the use and disclosure of such information in accordance with THE POPI Act. The South African National Accreditation Systems (SANAS), based in Pretoria, is listed as a Schedule 3A Public Entity according to the National Public Entities Classification. SANAS is mandated to be the Sole Provider of National Accreditation Services, whereby it formally recognises the technical competency of calibration and conformity assessment service providers that offer testing, inspection verification and calibration services as well as inspection against OECD GLP Principles in both the public and private domains. Salary: Competitive and Market Related Package REGISTER AND APPLY ONLINE
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