Readvertising: Senior Manager: Financial Control (Grade 17)

Senior Manager: Financial Control (Grade 17)

Finance Division

The Finance Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

As part of the management team of the Finance Division, the purpose of this job is to support the Director: Finance in developing and implementing strategies to achieve the division's and the University's strategic objectives. The Senior Manager: Financial Control is responsible for maintaining a sound control environment related to statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The incumbent leads the Financial Accounting, Treasury, and Accounts Payable functions and manages, amongst others, the general ledger and balance sheet, statutory reporting, cash and investments, insurance, and accounting and auditing processes.

The Requirements

B Com (Accounting) or similar degree at NQF Level 7, with postgraduate studies in Accounting at NQF Level 8 an advantage, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) a further advantage, with approximately nine (9) years relevant experience where such experience includes:

• At least five (5) years of management experience working with senior and middle management in an organization.
• Experience acquired in the finance division of a large organization.
• Managing annual audits and the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and supporting information.
• Managing the general ledger and balance sheet, and accounting policies and compliance.
• Treasury functions, including cash-flow planning and management, bank liaison, short-term investment management, and a sound understanding of longer-term investment instruments.
• Administration and submission of VAT returns, engagement with SARS, and managing SARS audits.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable activities and controls.
• Demonstration of advanced Excel skills for financial reporting and analysis.
• Working with ERP financial systems and report writers.
• An advantage shall be relevant experience within a higher education context.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should include at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting TBC.
• The process will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 17):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R886,899.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,137,843.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

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Closing Date: 23 September 2024

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

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