Financial Officer I (P10) (Financial Governance and Control: Accounts Payable) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• Responsible for the capturing of invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, timeous and accurate payments to suppliers

Responsibilities: 

The Incumbent will be expected to:

• Index on the Kofax System.
• Capture invoices on the Oracle system.
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts (Automatic reconciliation).
• Ensure timeous and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Monthly Age Analysis Report.
• Follow up on all old outstanding Invoices.
• Ensure no invoices are older than 120 days.
• Timeous application of all prepayments.
• Good understanding of the Accrual Process.
• Ensuring that all Audit requirements are met timeously.
• Payments for staff reimbursements and staff advances.   
• Payments for all international suppliers.
• Manage the ongoing business relationship with key suppliers.
• Manage the ongoing relationship with all end-users as well as students.
• Ensure compliance with UJ’s health, safety and environmental policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance with government legislative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UJ’s Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with UJ’s Supplier Code of Ethics.
• Ensure fully documented audit trails.
• Ensure continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes by monitoring, measuring and benchmarking where appropriate.
• Collaboration with all stakeholders are further key elements in the continuous improvement process.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or relevant Certificate (NQF 6).
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working with Oracle ERP systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Supplier Reconciliations.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Customer service focused.
• General office administration skills.
• Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Conflict management.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• High ethical standards.

Apply by: 27 February 2026