Senior Accountant at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS, appropriate legislation and practices.
• Preparing monthly/annual financial statements and expenditure analyses for the specific environment.
• Preparing or reviewing financial reports for external funders.
• Providing financial advice to the University and related entities.
• Advising about VAT requirements and the completion and submission of monthly VAT and other sundry returns.
• Dealing with VAT verification and audit requests from SARS, and liasing with external tax advisors.
• Representing the Finance Division in other divisions and faculties.
• Approving staff and student reimbursements, advances and applying the relevant financial policies.
• Approval and posting of applicable journals.
• Dealing with telephonic, walk-in and email enquiries about financial procedures and systems.
• Managing overspent cost centres.
• Responsible for various year-end procedures.
• Liasing with the external auditors and internal departments about determining audit timelines, and dealing with audit queries and documentation requests.
• Responsible for allocated control accounts and cost centres, including related administration and reconciliation.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Honours BCom or similar qualification (NQF level 8) with financial accounting as a major.
• Completed articles with an auditing firm.
• At least two years' relevant work experience, with experience in the preparation of financial statements and application of VAT.
• A substantial accounting and financial background.
• Proven ability to give guidance to colleagues at senior level.
• The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer proficiency, with advanced experience in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills and exceptional judgement.
• Sound organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Experience at a higher education or similar institution.
• Qualified CA(SA).

Closing Date: 27-Jul-2026