Senior Manager: Management Accounting (Provincial)

Purpose of the job

• To manage the annual budget process which includes preparing an annual budget that is aligned with the organization's strategy, this includes inculcating a business mentality in the organization that drives commercial value, conducting financial and non-financial data analyses that directly affect the organization's financial performance. The role will also drive and manage the business partnering model to ensure financially sustainable and commercially viable business decisions at all levels.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage and implement the organisation's budgeting process (operational and capital).
• Create, execute and manage the partnering model.
• Perform financial management to ensure the Departments perform in accordance with the targets set.
• Manage the implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations by coordinating audit activities to enhance and enforce internal control measures.
• Financial and business management
• Human Capital Management
• Management of the Shared Services Function (specifically financial matters) in the Provinces.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: Hons degree in Financial Management and/ or accounting equivalent to at least NQF Level 8.
• Registration with CIMA or SAICA: Registration with a Professional Body. CA (SA) or ACMA/CGMA (CIMA qualification) with be an advantage.
• Experience: 7-8 years as a subject matter expert within Finance. Experience should include experience with data analysis and at least 2 years ‘experience as a Manager/ Specialist in Corporate or Public Sector. Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP system is essential. Experience on a Senior Management level with an emphasis on budgeting will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies Description

• Knowledge of: In-depth knowledge of industry’s standards and regulations; Public Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations; ERP Financial Management Systems such as Oracle; Budget models in Corporate/Public Sector environment; Financial Management Framework in the Corporate/ Public Sector environment; Accounting principles and standards; Strategic partnering models; Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping; Understand business risk, and have the technical knowledge to implement appropriate controls; Thorough understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures; Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations in all jurisdictions in which Government institutions operates; Expert knowledge of corporate regulatory environment, corporate governance principles. Must have advanced level Excel proficiency.

Deadline:23rd October,2026