Head: Accounts Payable - Department of Finance

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

HEAD: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 5

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership in respect of the Accounts Payable Division according to the vision, mission, aims and objectives of the Department of Finance and the University’s strategy;
• Providing advice and support to the Deputy Director, as required; 
• Providing a complete monthly progress report and analysis of the Divisions’ performance against the departmental plan;
• Organising the activities of the Division to serve its strategic focus and that of the Department and the University;
• Establishing effective work relationships and communication channels with internal and external stakeholders and other relevant entities;
• Maintaining high levels of integrity and acceptable ethical standards;
• Performing continuous short-term and medium-term planning to ensure the effective functioning of the Division,
• Drafting and/or amending Division policies and procedures to support new or current UP Finance strategies and to align this with corporate governance requirements;
• Establishing an organisational structure in which posts can be utilised to cover the complete extent of functions. Continuously reviewing the structure and systems, based on formulated aims and strategies, to ensure optimal and effective work output;
• Developing and establishing relationships and lines of communication between substructures and individual posts, to ensure that staff members succeed in rendering services that achieve optimal client satisfaction;
• Monitoring the functioning of the Division and establishing systems for continually identifying and addressing any gaps and/or shortcomings;
• Ensuring compliance to legislation, regulations and national policy directives applicable to the finance management function;
• Ensuring compliance to legislation, regulations and national policy directives applicable to VAT;
• Contributing toward minimizing or eliminating risks that the Division may be exposed to through taking appropriate steps proactively within the sphere of the post’s portfolio; 
• Ensuring compliance with the UP Finance risk register and audit requirements;
• Identifying and defining the functional terrain of the Division, within the parameters of the strategy of the Department, in consultation with the Deputy Director;
• Creating opportunities for optimal performance by supplying adequate and required operational and logistical support systems;
• Providing leadership regarding the Division’s operational activities and monitoring on a continuous basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom degree;
• Eight years’ financial experience;
• Three years’ financial experience in higher education;
• Four years’ management experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of:
  • Accounts payable systems;      
  • Financial entries;
  • Knowledge and understanding of universities in general;
• Computer literacy in main frame and spreadsheets, e.g PeopleSoft, MS Word, Excel, etc.;
• Precision and accuracy;
• Negotiation and communication skills;
• Organisation skills;
• Management experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Applicable BHons degree;
• Knowledge and experience of the PeopleSoft ERP System.

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

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 637 320 to R 812 286 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme 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;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE:  28 February 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.          

ENQUIRIES: Ms Hanlie Engelbrecht, Tel: (012) 420 3357

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­30 April 2017, 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.

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