Senior Financial Administrator permanent position
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Jun 4, 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
Finance, Eastern Cape Grahamstown
R 233 888 Annually
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this job is to support the Manager: Institutes and Contracts office of Research Finance in providing seamless financial administrative processes to support researchers and directors of Institutes and self-funded Units. Aspects would include: -
- Financial administrative support to researchers in academic departments and Institutes, who have been awarded various research grants and project funding.
- Timeous production of accurate financial reports, prepared on the basis on Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS), in accordance with funders specified requirements.
- Supporting the manager by implementing the various funding mechanisms and claiming cycle processes required in managing the various income streams.
- To keep abreast of VAT and Tax legislation, in order to ensure the correct vat treatment of externally funded projects, thereby maximising the cash-flows of research projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent PLUS approximately 4 years relevant experience, where such experience must include:
- For additional information on the requirements, please refer to the Job Profile.
- It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile relating to this post and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
Closing Date: 5pm on 4th June 2018
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Desired
- Previous experience in a pressurised accounting administrative environment where there were multiple demands and tight deadlines
- Previous experience in working in a computerised accounting environment.
- Previous experience in preparation of financial reports for audit and/or submission to external parties.
- Previous experience in research grant financial administration would be an advantage
- Studies towards a post matric or post matric qualification in a relevant field will an advantage
Ref: RU000157/ND
Vacancy Type: Permanent
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