Senior Manager: Financial Management – Public Protector South Africa

Qualifications and Experience

A SAQA accredited postgraduate qualification (NQF8) in Finance majoring in accounting and auditing

• Completed Trainee Accountant Programme/contract in a workplace accredited by the relevant body
• A minimum of 8 years’ working experience and applied knowledge of GRAP standards or equivalent
• At least five (5) years’ of working experience must have been at senior management level
• Demonstrable 5 years’ experience in financial management, preparation of monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements, preferably in the Public Sector
• Demonstrable 5 years’ experience in the application of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and

National Treasury Instruction Notes in a similar environment

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing)

Advantages

• Knowledge of using SAP or SAGE accounting system and Case Ware reporting
• Prior experience with public entities/constitutional institutions • Understanding of the

Public Protector’s mandate.

Competencies and Skills

Knowledge of public service legal framework and leadership

• Programme and project management
• Financial management, change management and transformation
• Knowledge management
• Service delivery innovation
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of interpreting concepts into operational activities
• In depth knowledge, understanding and application of applicable GRAP standards, Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Practice/Instruction Notes
• Strong ability to Work under pressure
• Proven track record in relationship building and management think analytically and to take appropriate decisions
• Communicate with people at all levels
• Manage and adapt to change and diversity
• Be impartial, objective and maintain political neutrality
• Be efficient
• Be proactive and innovative
• Be empathetic
• Mentor employees
• Advice and influence decisions and policies