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Kindly draft 2 page motivational letter expressing why you feel you would be the candidate of choice based on below JOB Profile

Job Profile

MANAGER: FINANCE

Nature of Employment - Permanent position

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES The strategic outcomes stated below straddle and apply across all positions within the NGB. Successful incumbents will be required to execute their functions in consideration of the following strategic outcomes: Account for and identify all legal gambling machines, devices and owners, licensed juristic and natural persons and excluded persons; Economic transformation and increased participation of Historically Disadvantaged Individuals in the mainstream gambling industry; Effectively monitored PLA compliance with gambling legislation; Facilitated S16 confiscation of proceeds from illegal gambling activities; Effectively monitored socio-economic patterns of gambling activity within the Republic; Uniformity of legislation in the gambling industry; and Broad-based public education

PURPOSE To provide support to the NGB on day-to-day financial accounting operations, accounts payable, payroll, revenue management and proper maintenance of accounting records.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Financial Management Ensure timeous payment of salaries, creditors and statutory bodies. Review general ledger, creditors, debtors and cashbook transactions for submission to the Senior Manager: Finance for posting on the General Ledger (GL). Prepare monthly and ad-hoc journals. Monitor expenditure throughout the year by comparing it against budgeted expenditure. Maintain an accurate asset register. Perform full debtors and creditors functions. Reconcile all general ledger accounts. Produce accurate and timely management accounts. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant variances to management. Prepare annual financial statements and related notes. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system for accounting records. Prepare a variety of ad hoc financial information as requested.

Compliance and Internal Controls Ensure adherence to all financial policies, procedures and relevant prescripts. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and performance reports for submission to internal and external stakeholders, such as the dtic and the National Treasury. Ensure compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP) and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Ensure timeous submission of statutory returns. Perform month-end closing procedures.

Audit Compliance Provide information required for both internal and external auditors for audit purpose. Ensure audit recommendations are implemented timeously. Advertisement Manager Finance

Public sector procurement Oversee the procurement of goods and services in line with relevant prescripts. Manage the disposal of assets. Perform contract management functions. Manage supplier performance. Participate in bid processes.

Human Resources Management Sets performance objectives for team by cascading of Corporate initiatives into individual performance contracts. Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements. Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals. Identifies areas of development and draws up action plans to address poor performance. Ensures ongoing training and development of employees. Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly.

Records Management Ensure that records management is performed in accordance with NGB approved file plan and electronic document management system.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Three (3) years National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience Five (5) years public sector accounting or financial management experience of which three (3) years must be at a managerial level. Competence and skills The appointee must have the following skills: Supply Chain Management People Management Logical Thinking Advertisement Manager Finance Reporting Planning The appointee must have the following knowledge in terms of legislations: Knowledge of National Gambling Act. In depth knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. In depth knowledge of National Treasury guidelines & regulations

My Professional profile

An experienced accounting professional with 13 years of experience in financial management and accountancy in high revenue organisations. With a number of high level qualifications and in depth work experience displaying strong work ethic, leadership and accurate analysis of financial reports. Has the ability to work timeously, accurately as well as being able to manage and inspire fellow colleagues to ensure efficient production of financial reports, produce innovative solutions to complex problems regarding liabilities, debtors and revenue