SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER : STUDENT FINANCE
at University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 16 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 04 Jul, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Employment Equity,Finance,Interpersonal Skills,Management Skills,Financial Analysis,Leadership | No | No |
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Description:
MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Academic Qualification:
- B.com Accounting/Finance Postgraduate.
- Master’s in finance and or Accounting will be an added advantage.
Required Years of Work-Related Experience:
5 - 7 years of work-related experience, preferably with some years in university environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDE:
- Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and university procurement policies.
- Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and provide effective guidance.
- Attention to detail and analytical abilities
- Thorough understanding of financial processes, control mechanisms, and policy adherence.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Internal and External applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits I-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application. This application is to have a covering letter with a CV that includes the name, address and contact details, (including email addresses) of three referees.
The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Email applications will not be accepted. Only those through the I-Recruitment platform will be considered.
Responsibilities:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
This role is pivotal in overseeing and managing financial processes, student support services, donor relations, and bursary reconciliation within the school. With a primary focus on financial management and student support services, the role encompasses critical responsibilities that contribute to the efficient student finance operations and reconciliation of donor bursaries and financial reports to maintain organized records, identify and resolve reconciling items, and validate all student financial entries. The role maintains sponsor relationships, ensuring timely payments to avoid interest charges on student accounts and providing services within agreed timeframes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- -Financial Management and reporting
- Client Services and Operations
- Sponsor Relationships and Liaison
- Reconciliation
- Staff, Contract and Project Management
- Ad hoc duties
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Financial Services
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Finance
Graduate
Proficient
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa