Finance Manager, Closing 18 May 2026
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| Position: | Finance Manager |
| Department: | Finance |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | |
| Position Reference Code | FM032026 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for an ethical individual who has a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Finance Manager.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
To manage all financial and management accounting functions at Freedom Park.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Management Accounting and Reporting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Asset Management.
- People management
TASK DESCRIPTION
- To manage the reporting functions to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly management accounting reports and annual financial statements.
- To manage the strategic financial planning activities, such as budget development and procurement monitoring.
- To manage the financial accounting functions to ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Manage budget and Cash and Bank account.
- To formulate, implement and monitor financial policies and procedures.
- To ensure that assets are accounted for and managed in accordance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
- To ensure adherence to all finance-related statutory requirements.
- To ensure that staff are developed, and managed and that an appropriate working environment is created.
- To ensure payment of suppliers within stipulated timeframes, eg within 30 days.
- Provide accurate financial input in strategic reports, such as Annual Performance Plans and Annual Reports etc.
Applications for internal candidates must be on internal application form. Applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. All applications must contain a curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational
certificates and or other qualifications and identity document. Kindly insert the job reference code on the subject line when applying for the position. Successful applicants will be subjected to a verification/security clearance. Closing date is 30 th of November 2024.
NB: If you do not receive any response within 14 days of closing days, please assume that your application was not successful.
Correspondence will only be with shortlisted candidates.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- BCom or BCompt Degree with major subjects in Accountancy, Financial Management, Management Accounting, etc.
- Post-graduate Degree and/or Qualification as a CA (SA) will be an added advantage. Financial management in a medium to large public entity with experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and ERP systems
- Strong knowledge of the PFMA, GRAP, Treasury Regulations, Policy Formulation, implementing and monitoring.
Skills and Competencies
- People Management Experience
- Worked in a Management role in the public sector
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills and ERP system, preferably SAGE
Attributes
- Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at the highest level
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation and presentation skills.
- Dynamic, innovation, creative skills and ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
All applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. Include the Reference Code
(FM032026) in the subject line of the email.
All applications must include a curriculum vitae with three contactable referees, certified copies
of educational qualifications (qualifications from other countries must be accompanied by a
certified copy of the verification from the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA]), and
certified copy of the identity document.
The certification of documents by the Commissioner of Oaths must occur within a period of less
than 3 months.
By applying for this position, candidates consent to:
- Freedom Park performing verification of the information provided beyond the listed referees.
- Successful candidates undergoing a verification process for all information, which includes the verification of qualifications and security clearance.
- Successful candidates being required to undergo an assessment that evaluates competence, psychometric factors, and other relevant criteria.
Closing date is 18 May 2026
Freedom Park is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Candidates whose
applications will contribute to enhancing Freedom Park’s diversity (staff profile) and employment
equity goals regarding race, gender, and disability are encouraged to apply.
NB: If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date, kindly assume
that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to those
candidates who have been shortlisted.
Freedom Park reserves the right not to make an appointment.
