Financial Officer I (P10) (Financial Governance & Revenue: Budget & Project Management) (x3 posts)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Assist Financial Business Partner, Team Leader and Senior Manager to analyse and interpret the monthly Management Reports with supporting explanations and recommendations.
- Preparation of ad-hoc reports, and assist with ad-hoc requests.
- Ensure that all monthly Funds Available Detail Reports are prepared, illustrating variances, and circulate reports to clients.
- Monitoring of validity of expenditure against UJ policies and procedures and engage with clients on deviations & implications - with appropriate compliance recommendations.
- Aligning financial processes to ensure effectiveness and to minimize risks.
- Maintain, approve, and check funds and account allocation of expenditure within the approved research and project budgets.
- Assist with queries regarding outstanding encumbrances, invoices, and payment requisitions.
- Analyse and assist Financial Business Partner to clear debit balances.
- Assist with preparing correctional journals and ensure that corrections are done in the relevant subsystems.
- Analyse and reconcile general ledger accounts as directed by the Financial Business Partner, Team Leader, and Senior Manager.
- Prepare payment requests for project payments and do follow ups to ensure correct payments.
- Ensure that all other administration duties are maintained and up to date.
- Assist with audits, budget process and other projects in the team.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and liaise with auditors other stakeholders where required.
- Ensure compliance with good governance, tax, audit legislations and IFRS.
- Take initiative to improve processes and approaches, demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities.
Minimum requirements
- Diploma/Advanced certificate in Accountancy/Finance (NQF 6)
- At least two to three years’ experience in finance or similar environment
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel) is essential
- Good analytical skills.
- Good understanding of accounting.
- Good planning, listening, and organising skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven and self-disciplined orientation.
- Good conflict management and decision-making skills.
- Experience of debtors and creditor reconciliations, efficiency, internal control and implementation.
- Financial analysis and management of information systems.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
