Job Title: Finance Manager
We require an innovative, middle-management level Finance Manager, with the skills to oversee, monitor, advise, support, implement, and deliver solutions by dedicated service to two departments, namely: the Development & Alumni Department (DAD) and the Communication & Marketing Department (CMD). This post is directly accountable to the Manager: Operations Finance and Projects and is responsible at a daily level to both the Executive Director: DAD and the Executive Director: CMD.
As part of the senior administrative team within these operational units, and as a key member of the Finance Department, you will provide high level financial advice and operational support to the Executive Directors and department heads within the two departments, as well as undertake various ad hoc projects as needs arise.
Requirements include:
• An accounting degree (B.Com or other equivalent accounting or management accounting / costing qualification) OR equivalent experience, which at this level will equate to 7-10 years with similar /same responsibilities, is essential.
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience with exposure to various aspects of finance and accounting, including leadership and management experience.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting principles, with proven high level analytical and interpretive abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with sound interpersonal skills.
• Sound presentation and report writing skills.
• A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment.
• Proven computer literacy in the use of MS Excel and ERP systems at an intermediate to advanced level is essential.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to establish priorities.
• The ability to work under pressure with meticulous accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
• The ability to exercise judgment, multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
The following would be advantageous:
• A working knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge of donations-related SA taxation regimes.
• Understanding / experience of grant funded environments.
• Experience in administrative processes within a higher education institution.
Responsibilities include:
• Providing the key interface between the departments and central administration for all financial issues.
• Implementing and maintaining an effective management control system within the Department.
• Ensuring the effective running of all SAP and other finance system functions within the faculty.
• Preparing financial strategy documents, operational plans, budgets and business proposals as required.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analyses as required.
• Reviewing and interpreting actual performance against plan or budget and exercising budgetary control.
• Keeping the Executive Directors and Heads of Sections fully appraised of the Departments/Sections financial status through verbal and written reports.
• Implementing and maintaining good governance practices in keeping with the financial delegations and related policy prescriptions.
• Assisting assigned departmental managers to safeguard university assets and contain costs.
• Managing of staff whilst ensuring that financial processes are correctly applied.
• Managing and monitoring the finance-related work of other staff in the department responsible for financial processes and decisions.
• Donations Management, issuing of tax certificates and reporting quarterly on donations received.
The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R 371 316 and R 436 833.
How to Apply:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR 201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Finance Manager: DAD and CMD” followed by the reference number to
Ms Lily Nombombo, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700.
E-mail: lily.nombombo@uct.ac.za; Telephone: +27 (021) 650 5084
Departmental websites:
• Finance: www.uct.ac.za/services/financial/
• Communication & Marketing: www.uct.ac.za/services/communication/
• Development & Alumni: www.uct.ac.za/dad/news/
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be expected to undergo an assessment.
Reference number for this position: SR357/12
Closing date for applications: 26 August 2012
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf. For this post we seek particularly to attract Black African South Africans.
Deadline: 26th August
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