Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

**CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)**

**(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)**

**5-year contract position**

The South African Medical Research Council (**SAMRC**)** is a globally recognised and respected medical research institution whose vision is to build a healthy nation through research and innovation.

**SAMRC will ensure an appropriate handover period to ensure the smooth functioning of the entity.**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Strategic leadership, support and insight on fundamental financial management challenges
- Developing, implementing and managing strategies and policies which will impact positively on the financial performance of the MRC
- Ensuring the accurate execution of functions in compliance with relevant legislation
- Overall accountability for all income and expenditure (government and non-governmental)
- Overall accountability for asset management
- Establishment and maintenance of accounting and financial records and systems
- Continuous and timely production of financial management information
- Compiling annual financial statements in accordance with Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)
- Assist in the review and negotiation of all financial contracts and agreements
- Responsibility for adherence to the limits and provisions detailed in the delegation of authority and supply chain management policy
- Development, implementation and oversight of Risk Management
- Performing statutory duties and exercising delegated authority.
- Any other responsibilities as may arise due to operational and strategically required

**KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE**:

- Chartered Accountant (SA) with 10 years’ experience at Executive level.
- Registration with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Sound understanding and experience of GRAP, the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
- Excellent competencies and capabilities in all aspects of the public sector competency framework for senior managers
- Experience and/or knowledge of policy development and strategic planning processes
- Experience in process optimisation and efficiency improvements without compromising compliance with relevant legislation
- Experience in the management and implementation of major projects
- Proven track record in a medium to large size functioning organisation operating in a globally competitive environment
- Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Public and private sector experience within SA

The SAMRC offers a highly competitive, all-inclusive remuneration package, which is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

**PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R585A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.



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