One permanent position of Director: Management is currently available at the Finance Section of the GPAA. The purpose of the role is to oversee the Management accounting, budget, reporting and taxation management for the GPAA.

 

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following:

 

Ensure that the effective financial control of operational financial management and accounting services:

Manage technical preparation of annual financial statements and annual reports in compliance with all relevant financial reporting standards.

Review and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and statutory reports as per financial calendar.

Monitor financial performance and ensure provision of relevant, accurate and timely business and financial/ management accounts and budgets.

Perform financial analysis, interpretation and provide comment on financial ratios.

Provide quality feedback to CFO, Board, and Audit committee according to specified deadlines.

Develop and implement funding model for the entity and facilitate the negotiations with the relevant entities.

Manage financial control and accounting in the department.

Manage the taxation collection and payments to SARS with compliance with Tax legislation.

 

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Income Tax Management policy and framework:

Conduct research on latest development trends and practices of income tax management processes and policies.

Ensure that all SARS tax and GEPF tax are implemented.

Cascade information to line managers with tax related issues.

Coordinate the administration of manual and electronic income tax processes.

Oversee the administration of garnishee orders from SARS.

Manage the administration of Income Tax reconciliation processes.

Monitor control measures over sundry payment and taxation.

 

Coordinate the finance administration:

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the finance administration guidelines and policies.

Manage the administration of payroll.

Coordinate the management of fixed assets.

Effective management of Accounts Payable.

Monitor financial controls and reporting.

 

Monitoring and managing budget services and system controls in GPAA:

Manage medium- and long-term financial planning in line with budget processes.

Monitor, manage and report on departmental Revenue and expenditure.

Ensure general provision of financial management is supported.

 

Manage all the resources in the Division:

Ensure the development and management of staff within the division.

Implement and maintain a relevant management approach to support effective business results within the division.

Development and sustain a culture of high performance, professionalism, and integrity to support overall quality of service delivery.

Ensure control of budgeting and expenditure process in line with strategic objectives and relevant regulation.

Ensure effective utilization of all other resources.

 

Knowledge of Benefits Administration

Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (Channel Management)

Knowledge of Relevant Legislative Requirements and GPAA Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge of the Financial Industry.

Knowledge of Financial management including budgeting and forecasting.

Knowledge of Pension Fund Regulations and rules.

Compliance Management

Knowledge of relevant financial systems and accounting on the financial systems.

Client orientation and customer focus

Financial Management skills

People management and empowerment skills

Problem solving and analysis

 Outstanding communication skills at a high level (verbal, written and presentation skills)

Programme and project management skills

Knowledge management

Service delivery innovation skills

Strategic capability

Respect

Service excellence

Integrity

Transparency

Courtesy

Emotional intelligence

Team player

 

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7), Bachelor’s degree, B Tech in Finance as recognized by SAQA;

At least 6 – 10 years demonstrated experience in the Management Accounting environment of which five (5) years should be at a middle/senior managerial level;

Experience gained in Financial Services, especially Employee Benefits, Pension Fund and Retirement Benefits Administration, will be a distinct advantage.

Membership of a professional body in the accounting field will serve as an advantage.

Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products