Deputy Accountant- Finance Department at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Provide professional advice, control and management of approved research external funds (grants, donations, sponsorships, contracts etc.) received from external institutions in accordance with the UP policy guidelines and financial terms;
• Accurate and timely management reports and financial statements;
• Process and verify financial transactions and identify associated risks;
• Support the Manager- External Funds in executing the divisional strategy and achieving financial and service targets;
• Provide support and client feedback relating to grant/research management.

Minimum Requirements

• B Com Degree with Accounting III or equivalent;
• Four years working experience in accountancy within a large organisation, with proven experience in and knowledge of:
• Claim administration of claims;
• Reconciliations;
• Reporting.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Financial systems and preparation of financial reports;
• Financial management principles, policies and procedures;
• Grant /research management;
• IFRS/GAAP;
• VAT;
• MS Office: Excel, Power Point and Word;
• Auditing skills;
• Budgeting Skills;
• Accuracy & Numeracy;
• Deadline driven;
• Organisational skills;
• Client Orientated;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Professionalism;
• Detail orientated.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Relevant Honours degree;
• Two years' experience working with grant/reseach management;
• Two years’ experience working in a higher education environment;
• Two years ERP system experience (ORACLE/SAP/Peoplesoft/ITS).