Senior Finance Officer.4.05

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time



POSITION:
Senior Finance Officer


As a research-intensive university, Wits is in the process of re-conceptualizing libraries to suit its needs in the 21st century.

In order to support these initiatives, the University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person for the position of Senior Finance Officer.

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the Library Finance office day-to-day operations.
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Qualifications and Required Skills:

  • Matric and National Diploma in Accounting or similar Accounting qualification
  • 3 years' work related experience
  • Supervision experience would be an added advantage

Skills:

  • Commitment to providing service excellence
  • Financial acumen
  • Planning and forecasting skills
  • Accounting and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Be able to work independently
  • Leadership skills
  • Shows initiative
  • Team work
  • Accountability
  • Computer literate with excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills

Knowledge:

Processing and System knowledgeExcel

The person in this post reports to the Manager: Library Finance and Administration

Responsibilities:

Supervise Library junior Finance staffManage the finance process of acquiring Library Information Resources and other goods/servicesValidate processed requisitions for the payment of Library Information Resources invoices after successful integration from the Library Management System (Sierra) to the Financial Management System (Oracle)Ensure that annual subscriptions are processed on timeManage and validate the processing of Library financial transactionsVerify the validation of the SIERRA/ ORACLE integration monthly reconciliation reportsManage the processing of subsistence and allowances

  • Monitor the Library suspense account
  • Coordinate, advise and monitor the budget of Library faculties and divisionsManage the uploading process of the Library budget on IDU system
  • Coordinate monthly budget control meetings with Library faculties and divisionsImplement internal control systems to ensure quality assurance
  • Manage the safeguarding and maintenance of assets at Library faculties and divisions
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