Senior Accountant - Finance Department - 24063

UP Professional and Support

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/Professional Service.
• To identify and manage risk areas in the Faculty/Professional Service

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B Com degree with Accounting III;
• Six years' experience of which 5 years must be as senior financial accountant. (second and third year of SAICA articles will be seen as senior 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 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 tertiary education environment;
• Three years' working experience in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent ERP system;

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

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.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

ENQUIRIES: Ms H van der Westhuizen, Tel: (012) 420 4028 or hermy.vanderwesthuizen@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries only. No applications via email will be considered.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 April 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.