Main Objectives

• To provide seamless financial administrative support relating to accounting and administration of DHET UCDP grants and projects. Additional responsibilities may include other DHET-related projects. The incumbent will perform tasks that include the creation, maintenance, monitoring and financial reporting of projects within the University’s financial systems.

The Requirements

• Grade 12, plus a pass in Accountancy OR If Accountancy was not a subject in Grade 12, a post-matric higher certificate or diploma in Accounting, with at least 4 years of relevant experience where such experience includes: –
• National Diploma or higher qualification in Financial Accounting or similar field a distinct advantage.
• Analyzing accounts, identifying problems, and recommending and preparing corrections/journals.
• Producing information for financial and related reporting purposes.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the procure-to-pay process, from purchase order to delivery to payment
• Working within a computerised accounting environment, with advanced level of Excel.
• Administration of and financial reporting of projects.
• Experience working in a Higher Education environment is an advantage.
• Experience working on an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Financial System is an advantage e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP etc.