Deputy Director: Department of Finance at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Introduction

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the University’s Accounts Receivable, Procurement and External Funds Divisions as well as the financial management of Residences and will include the following:

• Strategic and operational management;
• Budget planning and project management;
• Financial management and reporting;
• Compliance and governance;
• Risk management;
• Resources management.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA);
• Eight years working experience in a senior role within a financial environment with proven experience in inter alia:
  • Strategic Management;
  • Budget planning and control functions;
  • International Reporting Standards;
  • Compilation of financial statements;
  • Mainframe and/or ERP systems;
  • Project management.
• Five years working experience in managing one or more Divisions within a medium to large organisation;
• Four years working experience in a management role within a higher education or research institute environment.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Relevant South African tax legislation;
• Management reporting;
• Application of IFRS standards;
• Accounting business cycles;
• Budgeting;
• Knowledge of Financial policies and procedures within a large organisation;
• Delegation Policy;
• Applied knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, as well as statuary legislation;
• Applied knowledge in taxation issues, particularly VAT;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Project management skills;
• MS Office, outlook and Gmail Computer Literate (MS Office, Outlook & gmail);
• ERP system such as PeopleSoft, ORACLE, SAP or equivalent;
• Accountability for own performance;
• Commitment to delivering value to line manager;
• Ability to work independently;
• Aptitude for working with numbers and accounting calculations;
• Self-motivated and disciplined;
• Business ethics and professional integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Interact with internal stakeholders, business and external stakeholders at the highest level;
• Administration and organization skills;
• Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and function under pressure;
• E-mail etiquette;
• Participative management style;
• High level of leadership skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Formal qualification in management;
• Three years’ experience in report writing for executives, senior management and external parties;
• Five years’ experience of financial management in a university environment;
• Five years’ experience of an ERP system, preferably PeopleSoft.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and are expected to make a 15-minute verbal (no technology) presentation to the Recruitment and Selection Committee as part of the selection process.