Pact World Recent Available Employment Vacancy – Apply Now!

Pact, a recognised global leader in international development based in Pretoria, seeks to employ a candidate with expertise in Management of Finance and Operations to implement its USAID-funded Government Capacity Building and Support Programme (GCBS).

The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overall finance and operations management of the GCBS Program. He / she is a member of the Senior Management Team and will be responsible for managing the functions of the Finance and Operations Departments including supervision of staff.

 Job Title: Finance & Operations Director
Location: South Africa

Key Performance Areas/responsibilities

• Lead annual financial strategic planning;
• Managing and monitoring procurement policies and systems in line with USAID and Pact Global;
• Financial Management and Leadership;
• External Stakeholder Reporting; (includes financial reporting in accordance with USAID contractual requirements);
• Internal Control Systems Management;
• Staff Supervision and Professional Development;
• Statutory Compliance;
• Managing of Procurement and IT;
• Facilities and Asset Management;
• Administration Support.

Minimum Educational Qualification, Experience and Key Skills:

• Master’s degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Financial Accounting or other relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience;
• 5 years of relevant development financial working experience; experience of working with or in the South African Treasury is preferred;
• 10 years’ experience in accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs;
• Working experience and knowledge of Serenic accounting system is preferred;
• Registration with Professional Bodies (CAP; ACCA or SAIPA) will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in team building experience;
• Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements;
• Prior experience building or enhancing financial management capacity of civil society organizations;
• Demonstrated previous experience & skills in developing & presenting and managing large budgets;
• Excellent interpersonal Skills;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word; Excel; Outlook and Internet);
• A customer service oriented individual with ability to deal with all service providers;
• Excellent written and oral communication and Presentation skills;
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle;
• South African and / or permanent residents are preferred.

To apply

Review and shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis until such time as a successful candidate has been identified. CV’s will be accepted beyond this date. Suitable candidates are invited to submit their electronic CVs with the subject line “Finance & Operations Director” to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Thursday, 28 November, 2019