Finance Officer.

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Main Purpose**:
The main purpose of this position/job is to assume accountability for and the execution of all financial reporting to the Assistant Dean (AD) of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Support, the University and donors in compliance with University policy, donor requirements and legislation. In addition, provide support on selected special projects and assist in the derivation and/or reporting of Faculty research data.

**Duties**:
1. Manage all the financial matters of the Health Sciences Research Office (HSRO), as well as the Research Entities reporting to HSRO, in line with University policy, legislation and best practice accounting procedures.

2. Control income and expenditure on a daily basis in line with budget and funding, where applicable.

3. Authorize all financial transactions, compliant with budget, supporting documents and in line with University policy, legislation and best practice accounting procedures.

4. Compile journal ledger and ledger reconciliation.

5. Monitor budget on a monthly basis, and generate monthly income and expenditure reports for AD.

6. Consolidate project budgets against funding agreements and against operational needs.

7. Analyse reports and alert attention to potential problems

8. Respond to and generate relevant correspondence and communication pertaining to financial matters, as requested.

9. Compile information and respond to requests in relation to the University auditing procedures and requirements.

**Qualifications & experience**:
1. Grade 12 and preferably a post-secondary accounting qualification, e.g. Diploma in Accounting, minimum of 3 years of relevant work related experience.

2. Strong financial aptitude, Interpersonal skills, Innovative and pro-active in solving problems.

3. Team player, work independently, and ability to work under pressure

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to e.g. explain different accounting principles to mostly non-financial staff.

5. Computer literate (MS Office) including Excel and Power Point

6. An understanding of the Health Sciences Research environment would be an advantage

**Closing Date: 27 June 2023**
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