Rhodes University is a public research university located in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
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A CA(SA) registered with SAICA or an appropriate equivalent financial qualification (at least NQF level 8).
Registered South African Chartered Accountants with the requisite experience will be given preference.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
Having led a significant, large, and complex finance division.
Extensive experience working with financial systems, experience working with Oracle would be an advantage.
Proven track record of achievement as a senior-level finance official within a large and complex organisation.
Experience in strategic and operational planning and execution. It would be preferable if this experience were not only related to the financial portfolio.
Excellent senior management administration experience and active participation in key decision-making fora both internally and externally.
Championing and managing transformation, preferably at the organisational/institutional level.
Sound governance knowledge, international reporting standards, and best practice trends
Experience in a higher education environment and understanding its challenges will be strongly recommended.