Parliament’s vision is to build an effective People’s Parliament, therby sourcing talent that can be nurtured, developed and retained to achieve its organisational objectives.
Based in Cape Town, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is seeking to appoint a senior manager to fulfil the position of:
HEAD: TREASURY ADVICE – 5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
The successful candidate will lead and manage the Treasury Advice Office and provide strategic, specialist and objective financial management advice, analysis and technical administrative support to the Speaker on the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces acting jointly as Executive Authority in terms of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, 2009 that aims to strengthen institutional governance, financial management processes, practices and decisions to ensure institutional financial sustainability.
The Head: Treasury Advice will be responsible for:
Advise the Executive Authority on institutional planning, budgeting and performance related matters
Advise the Executive Authority on Financial Management and related matters
Advise the Executive Authority on compliance, audit and reporting related matters
Advise on and develop policy, regulations, instructions, norms and standards
Operations management and planning
Financial Management and Reporting
Human Resources Management
The Head: Treasury Advice must meet the following criteria:
Master’s Degree in Public Finance, Business, Accountant, Business Economics or related (NQF level 9)
8 years relevant experience of which 5 years must have been at a senior management level in a similar environment
Relevant skills required:
Extensive knowledge in the interpretation and implementation of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act and experience in the development of Treasury guidelines for the implementation Act
Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Framework in South Africa, the Fiscal Policy of National Government, Government Revenue and Expenditure, National Treasury regulations, norms and standards
Extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, budgeting, performance and reporting within the Public Finance environment
Knowledge of all relevant legislation and controls within public finance environment
Good understanding of database development and management
Good understanding and knowledge of Public Sector Audit environment
Knowledge and understanding of Accountability and Governance in the Public Sector environment
Knowledge and understanding of risk management and financial controls within the Public Finance environment
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (written, verbal and presentation)
Knowledge and understanding of the sensitivities within a political environment
Excellent knowledge of financial modelling and analysis information for reporting
Strong tact and diplomacy skills and able to operate within a political environment
Chartered Accountant would be an advantage
In line with Parliament’s Employment Equity Act, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
View the full job description and application instructions onthe Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 20th November 2020 at 12h00 to [email protected]