Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be consideredDuties and responsibilities:

• Respond to escalated client inquiries.
• Provide training to academic/support staff on policies and processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. This relates to procurement, general entity/account structure processes and other relevant financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with NRF policies and guidelines.
• Review and approve financial transactions, expense claims, advance requests, foreign payments, petty cash claims, and journal requests.
• Generate and follow-up on exception reports on the general ledger, as well as NRF to ensure data quality.
• Review of transaction allocations in preparation of the year-end process and external audit.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Internal Reporting.
• Generate and follow-up exception reports and internal management reports on the general ledger data and NRF.
• Prepare external audit files

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelors degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Accounting.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in a related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results oriented.

- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic thinking.

- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading.

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
16 February 2025.Salary:
The salary is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your drivers license (if required).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or Additionally, kindly contact for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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