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Assistant Officer (post level 13) (Contract appointment: 1 year)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 12, 2018

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Sector
Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Details

Department Postgraduate School

Assistant Officer (post level 13) (Contract appointment: 1 year)

Job Id: 2282

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Responsible for digital filing of the Postgraduate School and grant entity financial activities.
  • Organise hard copy filling of the Postgraduate School and grant entity financial activities.
  • Monitor the General Ledger and actual expenses in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist to ensure that the school operates within budget.
  • Apply continuous quality assurance processes in the administration of finances.
  • Obtain quotations and invoices.
  • Assist to create e-requisitions and Purchase Orders.
  • Compile monthly financial statements
  • Assist continuously with financial reports.
  • Assist with service providers agreements.
  • Assist with ad hoc claims.
  • Assist with applications from staff members for funding support.
  • Participate in the auditing of entities of the school with an independent auditor.
  • Perform general office administrative duties as assigned.
  • Assist with the administration of funding applications.
  • Assist with data analysis for the Postgraduate School as is required.

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    Inherent requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • One (1) year work experience in office administration.

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    Required competencies:

    • Focused attention to detail.
    • Very good written communication skills, effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
    • PeopleSoft financial skills.
    • High-level computer literacy skills (MS Office).
    • Effective administrative, coordination organisation, planning, prioritising and problem-solving skills.
    • Multi-cultural efficacy.
    • Ability to function independently, as well as in a team
    • Maintain confidentiality.
    • Commitment and dedication to timeliness.
    • Accuracy.

     

    Recommendations

  • B.Com, BSc. Majoring in Actuarial Science or BSc majoring in Mathematical Sciences.
  • Two (2) years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience within the higher education environment.
  • PeopleSoft knowledge and experience.
  • Statistical analysis capability. 

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    Company

    Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

    "The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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