Position/Task Grade: EEE-BAND

Department: Distribution Finance

Business Unit: Head Office

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural:

o   Accountability

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

·       Leadership:

o   Customer orientation

o   Results orientated

o   Relationship building

o   Motivating teams

o   Coaching

o   Mentoring

o   Developing

o   Team player

·       Knowledge:

o   Accounting concepts and principles (Level 3)

o   Budget and forecasting (Level 3)

o   External reporting (Level 4)

o   Financial reporting and analysis (Level 3)

o   Financial forecasting and projection (Level 3)

o   Financial risk assessment

·       Skills:

o   Analytical

o   Interpersonal

o   Management

o   Business acumen

o   Communication and engagement

o   Judgement and decision making

o   Commercial awareness

o   Influence and persuasion

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide strategic leadership for the function.

·       Direct the budget and forecasting processes.

·       Direct the cash flow planning, forecasting, and reporting.

·       Provide International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) technical expertise.

·       Manage audits and closing out audit findings.

·       Manage stakeholder relationships.

·       Manage resources.

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

 “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”                                                                       

Qualification(s):

·     Honours Degree in Finance/Accounting at a NQF level 8 with 480 credits

Professional Registration Body:

·     South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

Experience:

·  Minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial and statutory reporting, with strong exposure to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).