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University of Pretoria Recruitment 2023/2024
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the University of Pretoria Recruitment 2023/2024.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the following position below:
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Job Title: Faculty Accountant – Department of Finance
INTRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
FACULTY ACCOUNTANT
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will provide professional utilization advice and control management of approved capital and operational funds. This will include control over external funds (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts etc.) received from external institutions in accordance with the UP and entities policy guidelines.
The role is also responsible for accurate and timely management and accounting statements and reports and the identification and management of relevant financial risks.
The incumbent will be required to:
- To provide professional utilization advice, control and management of approved capital and operational funds.
- To control funds received from external institutions (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts, etc.) in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines and contracts.
- To process and verify financial transactions in the faculty.
- To identify and manage risk areas in the faculty
Closing date: 05 July 2023
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant Bachelor or B Tech degree with accounting on a third-year level.
- Five years’ senior financial accounting experience. (Second and third years of SAICA articles will be seen as senior financial accounting experience).
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge of the following:
- Application of IFRS standards;
- Relevant South African tax legislation;
- Management reporting;
- Accounting business cycles;
- Budgeting;
Proficient in the use of MS Office;
Advanced competency in MS Excel;
Appropriate business writing and communication skills;
Accountability for own performance;
Commitment to delivering value to clients;
Ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Honours degree in Financial Management or Accounting;
- Three years’ working experience in a higher education environment;
- Three years’ working experience in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent ERP system;
SALARY DETAILS
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should kindly download, fill and submit the application form via the school website.
Application Deadline: 18 June 2023.