Job Details
- Expires 6 August 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: (B837) 478
- Province: Limpopo
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: July 26th
Background to Position
Department : Operations Finance, Financial Aid, Management, Accounting and Reporting
Job Description
- Strategic direction and alignment to the division
- Manage the general ledger and assets of the University as well as ensuring compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Prepare the Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
- Ensure the effective and efficient management of the division’s finances and resources
- Implement the Financial Business Partner strategy in the University.
- Design and maintain effective budget and forecast models as well ensure the implementation of an effective budget management policy.
- Supervise the preparation of annual budgets and present them to the Finance Committee of Council and Council.
- Manage the internal and external audit processes.
- Assume responsibility for the correct functioning of all accounting and reporting systems in collaboration with the IT team.
- Promote sound institutional governance, participate in required governance structures and serve as member on required forums.
- Ensure compliance to the tax legislation for the university and all its subsidiaries and associates.
- Manage financial risks and the portfolio’s risks.
- Perform financial analysis and management in respect of researchers’ accounts and cost centres
- Foster and maintain strategic alliances with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with University policies and managing both Human and Financial Resources within the directorate.
- Undertake continuous financial reporting to the Management Executive Committee, the Finance Committee of Council and the Audit and Risk Committee of Council.
- Oversee staff development and management (including recruitment, performance management, development, reward and retention).
Inherent Criteria
- An Honours degree in Accounting, Financial Management or similar.
- A registered Accountant with a recognised accounting body such as ACCA/CIA/CIMA/SAIBA/SAICA/SAIPA or similar.
- Ten years relevant experience of which five should be in a managerial position.
- Seven years proven exposure in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reports and the management of financial systems.
- A high level of communication efficiency and effectiveness
- Higher education
Application Requirement
CV and copies of Certified Academic Qualifications
