Finance Manager Job Vacancy at South African Revenue Services in Pretoria

Job # 1394692/790:
Job Title: Finance Manager: Facilities & Property
Market Related Salary
Head Office - Pretoria South Africa (Gauteng)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the establishment of Facilities & Properties Management Divisional and Regional Financial Planning, Forecasting, Reporting and the preparation of budgets and MTEF submissions. Monitor, facilitate and co-ordinate financial functions within the Facilities & Property Division.
Assets Management for the Facilities Division, including systemisation of Asset Management for projects

Duties:

Consultation and support on financial matters relating to budget for baseline and initiative projects.
Provide the Group Executive, Divisional Finance Manager and Delivery departments with relevant and timeous information, thereby ensuring sound financial and management accounting practices within the division.
Compile and produce all external and internal Facilities wide planning and financial performance monitoring reports and ensure that they are delivered on time with reliable, auditable and traceable information.
Initiate the Annual Planning Process and timelines in co-operation with the Divisional and Regional representatives in line with the SARS time lines. The process should include the following key activities

- Translate the SARS strategic objectives into specific Divisional programs with measurable deliverables

- Work with Divisional representatives to define operational plans and allocation of resources to deliver the Divisional / Regional Plans

- Pro-active participation during Planning discussions on changed/new deliverables and related actions agreed upon

- Overall tracking of progress on implementation of actions

- Ensure that the divisional plans are regularly updated and aligned across all divisions to the SARS Strategic and Business Plan.

- Manage impact revision of targets on business and strategy

- Govern all inputs and feedback from divisions to ensure correctness and

- Strategic support, when/where required, to ensure sound Divisional Planning practices

Knowledge & Skills:

Analytical skills
Quantitative analysis skills
Problem solving skills
Statistical knowledge
Communication skills [oral & written]
Financial Acumen
Facilitation skills
Process analysis knowledge
Computer literate in Microsoft Office tools
Accuracy
Facilities Projects Knowledge
Asset systems knowledge
Time management

Education & Experience:

At least a relevant three year degree/diploma (B Tech, B.Com, B. Administration,). Relevant post graduate studies will be an advantage
At least 5-10years' experience in Planning, Financial analysis and in depth understanding of Asset Management and Systems.

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process. For statistical purposes, please indicate your Equity status (race, gender and disability) on your CV.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance if applicable.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

provide forward thinking on development of new services and products, to meet current and emerging needs
assist in budget planning and management
build the capacity to deliver on the company vision
direct business growth in the bottom line of the company
ensure business growth in the bottom line of the company
ensure that the capacity to deliver on the company vision is built
manage a professional team
manage the allocation of resources, set priorities and identify issues to be escalated
oversee the allocation of resources, set priorities and identify issues to be escalated
prioritise and supervise the day-to-day activities of the staff
supervise a professional team

Knowledge

commercial/industrial/retail property management
the valuation of all types of property

Putting our people first is an integral part of SARS business strategy. In support of this and our ongoing evolution towards becoming the best employee-centric employer in South Africa, our Human Resources strategy aims to create a high performing environment for our people by role modelling and embedding the right behaviours and values.

Apply online before 01/06/2012.

Apply to:

http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=205