Readvertising: Senior Manager: Financial Control (Grade 17) needed at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• As part of the management team of the Finance Division, the purpose of this job is to support the Director: Finance in developing and implementing strategies to achieve the division’s and the University’s strategic objectives. The Senior Manager: Financial Control is responsible for maintaining a sound control environment related to statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The incumbent leads the Financial Accounting, Treasury, and Accounts Payable functions and manages, amongst others, the general ledger and balance sheet, statutory reporting, cash and investments, insurance, and accounting and auditing processes.

The Requirements

• B Com (Accounting) or similar degree at NQF Level 7, with postgraduate studies in Accounting at NQF Level 8 an advantage, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) a further advantage, with approximately nine (9) years relevant experience where such experience includes: –

Relevant experience shall include:

• At least five (5) years of management experience working with senior and middle management in an organization
• Experience acquired in the finance division of a large organization
• Managing annual audits and the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and supporting information
• Managing the general ledger and balance sheet, and accounting policies and compliance
• Treasury functions, including cash-flow planning and management, bank liaison, short-term investment management, and a sound understanding of longer-term investment instruments
• Administration and submission of VAT returns, engagement with SARS, and managing SARS audits
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable activities and controls
• Demonstration of advanced Excel skills for financial reporting and analysis
• Working with ERP financial systems and report writers

An advantage shall be

• Relevant experience within a higher education context