Job description

This position is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the following aspects of the financial operations of the College and Schools:

• Budget planning and control for the College and Schools.
• Financial reporting for the College and Schools.
• Asset management for the College and Schools
• Financial reporting for research contracts and other grants – to principal investigators, funders, College DVC/CMC, Deans and CFO.
• The Manager will develop and execute robust financial policies, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure compliance with relevant university policies, regulations, and procedures.
• The Manager will work collaboratively with senior leadership in the College and external research funding bodies.

Minimum requirements

• A Degree in Financial accounting AND an Honours in Accounting or equivalent AND a completed 3-year CA training programme (i.e. articles).
• Chartered Accountant South Africa – CA (SA).
• At least 5 years post articles experience of which 3 years should have been at managerial level.
• Experience with managing a team of at least 5 people.
• This position will report to the Director College and Research Finance