Key performance areas:
Implement Departmental strategy and goals through development, alignment and implementation of Department practices, processes and standards
Control, coordinate and manage the administrative activities to be performed in order to effect payment timeously to Council's creditors, suppliers and contractors
Control and coordinate the capturing of payment related transactions and the authorization thereof on the System for payment
Execute payment runs – special & weekly, issuing of cheques and electronic transfer of funds and execution of financial administration related to Civil Engineering and other contracts
Initiate, draft and authorize (via Council) policies and procedures for creditor payment activities to ensure clear, sustainable policies and procedures that not only result to an efficient timeous payment function, but also provide the necessary audit trail and controls in terms of general acceptable accounting practice
Monitor KPI's and make strategic adjustments / corrective measures to ensure that KPA's are met and that activities of payment section is best suited for the needs of portfolio's / Departments and suppliers to support finance IDP and KPA's and ensure best practice in service delivery to Council's portfolio's and suppliers
Ensure effective implementation of Council resolutions with regard to risk
Oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of Creditors functions
Analyse and report on financial and service delivery performance reports, enabling scrutiny and oversight capacity and Departmental accountability
Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture, which enables rewarding relationships and allows others to provide exceptional customer service
Lead and manage teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice
Core Requirements:
BCom Degree in Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
NQF Level 5 Finance Management Qualification (MFMA) in terms of National Treasury requirement will serve as an advantage
8 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
Strategic leadership skills
Accountability and ethical conduct
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Operational financial management skills
Knowledge and information management skills
Risk management skills
Proficiency in policy development, programme and project management
Effective communication skills
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