Job Description

UP Professional and Support

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE


FACULTY ACCOUNTANT


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6



In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the Faculty Accountant vacancy in the Department of Finance.


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, but not limited to the following:

Provide professional utilisation advice, control and management of approved capital and operational funds, including control over external funds (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts, etc.); Control funds received from external institutions (grants, donations, sponsorships contracts, etc.) in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines and contracts; Process and verify financial transactions in the Faculty; Identify and manage risk areas in the Faculty.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant bachelor's or B Tech degree in accounting at a third-year level; Five years' senior financial accounting experience. (Second and third years of SAICA articles will be considered senior financial accounting experience.); Advanced competency in MS Excel.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge and application of IFRS standards; Knowledge of the relevant South African tax legislation; Knowledge of management reporting; Knowledge of Accounting business cycles; Budgeting knowledge; Proficient in the use of MS Office; Appropriate business writing and communication skills; Ability to account for own performance; Ability to commit and deliver value to clients; Ability to plan and prioritise tasks; Ability to evaluate research grants/contracts.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Honours degree in Financial Management or Accounting; Three years' working experience in a higher education environment; Three years' working experience using PeopleSoft or an equivalent ERP system.


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


The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes 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. Certified copies of qualifications. Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.


CLOSING DATE: 20 May 2025



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


ENQUIRIES:


Ms Thandeka Mtswene: thandeka.mtswene@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 4028 for application-related enquiries. and Adele Truscott Tel: (012) 420 4929 or adele.truscott@up.ac.za for enquiries related to the post content.

No applications via email will be considered.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.



The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.



In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Plan 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 appointment requirements are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.