Vacant Jobs at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To support the Assistant Financial Accountant in providing seamless financial administrative processes in accounting and related responsibilities in the areas of projects and grants, fixed assets, inventory, general accounting, VAT, annual financial statements, month-end and year-end procedures, and external and internal audits. 

The Requirements

• Grade 12, plus a pass in Accountancy OR If Accountancy was not a subject in Grade 12, a post-matric higher certificate or diploma in Accounting, with at least 4 years of relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• A relevant National Diploma or Higher qualification with Financial Accounting will be an added advantage
• Application of accounting principles, including fixed assets and inventory accounting.
• Analysing accounts, identifying problems and recommending and preparing corrections/journals.
• Producing information for financial and related reporting purposes.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the procure-to-pay process, from purchase order to delivery to payment
• Working within a computerised accounting environment, with advanced level of Excel.
• Administration of and financial reporting of projects
• Previous experience working on an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Financial System will be an added advantage e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP etc.

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Main Objectives

• To provide seamless financial administrative support relating to accounting and administration of DHET UCDP grants and projects. Additional responsibilities may include other DHET-related projects. The incumbent will perform tasks that include the creation, maintenance, monitoring and financial reporting of projects within the University’s financial systems.

The Requirements

• Grade 12, plus a pass in Accountancy OR If Accountancy was not a subject in Grade 12, a post-matric higher certificate or diploma in Accounting, with at least 4 years of relevant experience where such experience includes: -
• National Diploma or higher qualification in Financial Accounting or similar field a distinct advantage.
• Analyzing accounts, identifying problems, and recommending and preparing corrections/journals.
• Producing information for financial and related reporting purposes.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the procure-to-pay process, from purchase order to delivery to payment
• Working within a computerised accounting environment, with advanced level of Excel.
• Administration of and financial reporting of projects.
• Experience working in a Higher Education environment is an advantage.
• Experience working on an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Financial System is an advantage e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP etc.