Assistant Director - Finance Department
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Feb 16, 2018
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- Sector
- Business and Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Assistant Director: (post level 7)
Duties and responsibilities:
Review processes and systems, and submit proposals for their improvement.
Implement financial policies and procedures.
Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting.
Responsible for year-end processes and reporting of commercial debtors department.
Manage PeopleSoft financial system, with specific reference to the commercial debtors modules.
Maintain master data on PeopleSoft Campus Solution system for Short Learning Programmes and processing of related journals.
Assess the viability, sustainability and profitability of businesses and subprojects of the UFS.
Provide expert advice on financial aspects including commercial debtors and 3rd stream income.
Responsible for financial reporting of 3rd stream income generated by reporting to grant holders and other commercial investors.
Liaise with lawyers on debtors who have been handed over and related legal expenses.
Liaise with auditors to manage agreed upon procedures from grantors and 3rd stream income entities.
Inherent requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Accounting/Finance. (B.Com or B.Acc).
Three (3) to four (4) years relevant experience in the financial environment and/or a related information technology environment.
Required competencies:
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Business acumen.
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Results orientation.
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Strategic thinking.
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Leading.
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Building Coalitions.
Recommendations
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In depth knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
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SAICA/SAIPA registration.
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Knowledge of credit management strategies and best collection processes.
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Knowledge of applicable legislation (Credit Management Act/Consumer Protection Act/POPI Act).
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Knowledge of data analysis techniques and processes.
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Knowledge of reporting systems.
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Knowledge of applications and programmes in order to conduct work (MS Word/MS Excel/PeopleSoft).
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
16 February 2018
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9161/3934/3106.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.
Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
A copy of your identity document (ID).
Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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