Director: Governance, Reporting and Treasury (N001134) at North West University

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Management and Leadership.
•    Financial Reporting.
•    Treasury: Manage the Money Market Investments (and cash flow) ensure that the NWU receives maximum returns within the approved risks.
•    Management of Earmarked Grants.
•    Management of the Kuali Financial System (KFS).
•    Tax Services.
•    Management of the Asset Register.
•    Risk and compliance management

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•    Computer literacy (MS Office as well as email and internet).
•    Up to date knowledge regarding requirements that must be adhered to – by law (VAT etc.), department/section (DHET) requirements, standards (IFRS), institution policies (NWU), etc.
•     Ability to multi-task and still function effectively under pressure - ensuring accurate work at all times.
•     Excellent time management, organisational skills, as well as the ability to prioritise.
•     Language proficiency to function optimally.
•     Sound knowledge of financial systems and relevant experience.
•     Good management qualities and planning skills.
•     Ability to exercise financial discipline.
•     Must be results orientated.
•     Experience in the establishment of financial management and control systems.
•     Advanced decision-making skills and problem solving.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•     Must have integrity and maintain excellent ethics and values.
•     Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
•     Independent and responsible functioning; sound judgement and creative thinking.
•     Precise and accurate working method.
•     Must also be able to function well in a team, and ability to lead a team effectively.
•     Be professional at all times, maintaining good interpersonal relations
•     Excellent time management skills

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•      A B. Com Honours (CTA) degree (NQF level 8) in Accountancy.
•      A minimum of 5 years’ financial management and control systems experience.
•      A minimum of 3 years’ Articles/internship experience at an audit firm.
•      A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in a financial environment.
•      Must have SAIPA /SAICA membership.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

•      A M. Com (NQF level 9) in Accountancy.
•      A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a university environment.