Manager II: External Reporting & Taxation (P7) (Financial Governance & Control: General Ledger Maintenance & Reconciliations)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Compilation of Financial Statements and liaise with Internal and External auditors and other Stakeholders
- Compile tax submissions to ensure the institution complies with Taxation legislation
- Implementation of effective processes, support, and coordination for the compilation of the AFS.
- Implementation of new Accounting standards and Taxation updates
- Monitor compliance to all other relevant internal processes and legislations
- Build and maintain strong relationship with our stakeholders.
- Understand the environment and needs of stakeholders.
- Provide Accounting and Taxation technical support and guidance to stakeholders.
- Test and Implement New and Improved systems/modules
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of the General Ledger
Minimum requirements
- CA(SA)
- Four years’ experience in accounting and/or financial management with knowledge of finance principles and procedures
- Knowledge and experience with IFRS with demonstrated experience in AFS compilation and audit experience
- Three years of Taxation experience
- Three years of engaging with internal, external auditors and stakeholders
- ERP experience
- Oracle, ITS and IDU system experience an advantage
- Higher educational environment experience an advantage
- Experience in Organisational structure maintenance an advantage
- Attention to detail
- Applying accounting principles
- Financial reporting
- Computer skills (financial systems)
- Problem identification and solving
- Analytical and critical thinking
- An ability to tolerate pressure
- An ability to manage people
- An effective time manager and planner
- Written and verbal communication
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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
