Job Ref #: 00919
Industry: Banking/Finance And Investment
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
The Community Schemes Ombud Service Act (Act 9 of 2011) was promulgated on 11 June 2011 and provides for the establishment of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (“CSOS”) as a public entity. The CSOS has been classified as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (Act No.1 of 1999) (PFMA)
Job Description
- Provide strategic leadership to the Division
- Ensure effective financial planning, budgeting and preparation of annual financial statements.
- Co-ordination and preparation of strategic financial plan i.e. Budgets & Forecasts for the CSOS.
- Drive Business Intelligence - structure, interpret Data and implement processes into the CSOS’s operations, building a clear roadmap of the direction the business needs to take to achieve its financial objectives.
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of an effective system of expenditure control
- Oversee the formulation of an effective revenue management strategy
- Co-ordination and preparation of strategic financial plan i.e. Budgets & Forecasts
- Develop and consolidate the five (5) year and annual budgets that supports the overall CSOS Strategic Plan and annual business plan.
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective financial and risk control systems
- Oversee the management of Supply Chain Processes and CSOS Assets
- Oversee the integrated internal control framework (systems, policies, and processes)
- Ensure the preparation of monthly accounting records in line with generally acceptable accounting standards, practices and procedures.
- Oversee the financial reporting of the CSOS to the Shareholders
- Carry out financial risk assessments
- Plan and coordinate both the internal and the external audits
- Manage company compliance to laws and regulations i.e. Financial (IFRS), GRAP, Company (Companies Act), Taxation (Income Tax Act), Exchange Control and liaise with the relevant stakeholders.
- Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise business success.
- Behavioral Competencies:
- Conflict management
- Negotiation
- Planning
- Analytical skills
- Decision-making skills
- Assertive
- Attention to detail/Accuracy
- Honesty and Integrity
- Decisiveness
- Service oriented
Job Requirements
- A minimum NQF level 8 formal qualification in Financial Management / Accounting or related.
- Chartered Accountant (CA(SA).
- A minimum of 7-12 years’ experience at senior management and executive level in Finance or Financial Accounting, especially within large/ national entity and/or public sector organisation.
- A Master’s Degree / MBA / MBL or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of financial and management accounting and tax.
- Knowledge of supply chain management framework.
- Knowledge of financial reporting and preparation of annual financial statements.
- Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, IFRS, CaseWare, Income Tax Act and other statutory requirements.
- Knowledge of good governance.
- General knowledge of broader political, economic and social environment.
- Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Accounting, asset, financial reporting and payroll packages.
- Policy Development.
- Budgeting
NB: This appointment will be subject to security clearance.
Applications to be sent: recruitment5@csos.org.za
Enquiries: Ms Tshepiso Thipe (010) 593-0533.
Background checks on the preferred candidates will be conducted prior to an appointment.
Applications, including a covering letter and accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, must be addressed to the Senior Manager: Human Capital, Mr Sithabiso Mabaso and e-mailed to: recruitment5@csos.org.za
NB: Please note that it is compulsory to use the reference number as a subject line when applying for the advertised positions.
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2026
Applicants who do not receive any response within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CSOS is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the CSOS Employment Equity Plan
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