Finance Officer at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

• NQF level 6 qualification in Accounting or Management Accounting;
• At least three years’ work experience involving financial reporting, budget preparation, and financial administration;
• High degree of computer literacy, including MS Office and, in particular, advanced Excel skills;
• Excellent numeracy and accounting skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Proactive, able to take initiative and to find solutions to problem s;
• Highly organised and meticulous, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail;
• Time management skills and ability to balance multiple and competing demands;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships with stakeholders both within and outside the University;
• Ability to work independently and within a team; and
• High level of honesty and integrity to handle finances.

The following skills and experience are considered to be advantageous:

• Knowledge of SAP Fund reporting or any other ERP system; and
• Experience in a research unit within a university environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial administration relating to all the Unit’s activities (including invoicing and receipting income, procurement and purchasing, and processing disbursements)
• Preparation of budgets, and financial reporting to funders and coordination of external audits
• Preparation of financial reports for internal use
• Liaison with both external stakeholders (including funders) and internal UCT service departments (e.g. Commerce Finance, Research Contracts and Intellectual Property Services, Human Resources, etc.)
• Administration related to all incoming and outgoing contracts
• General office administration

Closing date: 23 April 2023