Position Summary

Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE/AA
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job description

The role of Financial Officer is responsible to ensure accurate and timeous payments of invoices for all good and services rendered as per agreed terms.
 
The Incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to:
  • Indexing of invoices on the Kofax system
  • Accurate capturing of invoices onto the Oracle System.
  • Reconciliation of supplier accounts.
  • Resolving queries timeously
  • Ensuring all audit deadlines are met
  • Follow up on any outstanding invoices
  • Forex payments
  • Take personal responsibility for correcting problems.
  • Respond to customer queries and provide solutions.

Minimum requirements

  • Diploma in Finance management discipline or relevant Certificate (NQF 6) with 3/5 years’ job experience
  • At least 2- 3 years’ experience of working with ERP systems
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable Department
  • Knowledge of Kofax would be an advantage
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Strong understanding of Reconciliations
3-5 years’ experience in Oracle Accounts payable module
Good understanding of the Accounting Principal
Good interpersonal and written communication skills
Planning and organising
Customer service focused
Good experience in Microsoft office suite
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Understanding of the Accrual system
Institutional knowledge
Work independently and within a team environment
 
 
ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content:                                 Ms Nirie Naraidu – nirin@uj.ac.za (011) 559 6299

 

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.

 

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