DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE

FINANCE — PRETORIA HEAD OFFICE (Permanent, 1 post(s))

The purpose of the role is to manage and facilitate the provision of internal control compliance, and financial governance services, ensuring effective oversight, risk mitigation, and support for clean audit outcomes.

Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Manage and perform pre-audit and financial control operations. Exercise control on the effective implementation of procurement policies, processes and procedures. Develop and implement the GPAA Internal Control Strategy. Provide strategic advice to the CFO and Executive Management on governance, compliance, and audit readiness Report on project progress and performance against approved plans. Ensure and monitor compliance with financial prescripts, Treasury Regulations, and legislative framework. Develop, implement and monitor internal control procedure manuals. Monitor policy implementation and put in place internal control measures to manage risks. Evaluate and communicate internal control weaknesses timely to those parties responsible for corrective action. Compile appropriate responses and action plans regarding internal and external audit findings. Report and compile the register of irregular, unauthorised, fruitless & wasteful expenditure. Provide input on the preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Manage finance record services. Manage filing of payment vouchers/documents in the finance registry. Provide support to the finance registry officials. Provide a well-structured records classification system. Ensure safe keeping of financial records. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulation on finance records. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and GRAP standards. Oversee management and reporting of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFWE). Strengthen financial control systems to reduce risk exposure. Support achievement of clean audit outcomes. Facilitation of the risk and audit process. Ensure accessibility of financial records for audit purposes. Assist in the compilation and monitoring of the Audit Intervention Plan. Consolidate progress report on the Audit Intervention Plan. Conduct risk assessment for the Chief Directorate: Financial Management. Assist with the development and maintained of the risk register and action plan. Manage all resources of the unit. Set, monitor, and evaluate performance of direct reports in alignment with unit objectives. Allocate work based on staff workload, expertise, and developmental needs. Identify and implement staff development and succession planning initiatives. Ensure compliance with employment equity requirement. Monitor outputs against business requirements and facilitate staff productivity. Implement motivational and reward mechanisms to support high performance. Facilitate effective departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Manage unit budget and monitor expenditure in line with prescripts.

Requirements:
A relevant 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management, Auditing /Accounting or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits). Minimum six (6) years’ experience in internal control, auditing, or financial governance with 3 years management or middle management experience. Postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Professional certification (e.g. CA(SA), CIA, CISA) Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Pension Fund Act. GRAP standards. Knowledge of the GEP LAW. Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks. Excellent Communication (Written & Verbal). Interpersonal Skills. Ability to do Research and Analyse documents and give solutions. Numeracy. Methodical Skills. Integrity/ Reliability/ Honesty. Quality Orientation. Team Orientation. Service Orientation. Good Leadership qualities.