Job Description

Senior Financial Administrator: Institutes (Grade 10)
Finance Division (Research Finance)
Five year fixed-term contract

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
The Finance Division (Research Finance) invites suitably qualified candidates to join their vibrant team.

Main Objectives
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.

The requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent PLUS approximately 4 yearsxe2x80x99 relevant experience, where such experience must include:

• 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

Application process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• An application form which should be completed in full.
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post/s and suitability relative to the job requirements.

No hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application, can be addressed to Nomaxabiso Yantolo at or 046 603 8753. Applications should be submitted online.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for: TBC
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the assessment and interview date

Remuneration per annum (Grade 10):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R304 673
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R418 532

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a five year fixed-term contract post. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates. Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

Closing Date: 15 January 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the Universityxe2x80x99s recruitment and selection policies.

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