Senior Financial Administrator permanent position

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.

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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