Strategic Financial Operations Manager

5 hours ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

The Stellenbosch University School of Public Leadership is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Financial Operations Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial governance and support services to the Director and other personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the School, including its various offices, academic programmes, short courses, research projects, centres, and social projects.
  • Manage departmental and staff cost points, ensuring all incoming funds and payments are accurately recorded and verified.
  • Drafting, reconciling, and monitoring budgets while providing timely and accurate financial reports, statements, and forecasts to support strategic planning and accountability.
  • Administer financial activities such as vendor payments, departmental purchases (e.g., equipment and computers), and resolving budget-related enquiries.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, guidelines, and institutional procedures, while staying abreast of updates.
  • Support staff in developing project proposals, preparing budgets, and ensuring alignment with institutional and funder requirements.
  • Manage and administer all billing activities for the School, including short courses and other debtor invoices.
  • Following up on outstanding debtors and providing continuous reporting on overdue accounts.
  • Finalising and reconciling financial transactions related to short courses to ensure accurate records and compliance.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in a commerce field (NQF level 7).
  • Sound numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge and competence in financial and project management.
  • Excellent computer skills, including sound competence in Microsoft Office packages (particularly MS Excel) and communication computer packages (including cloud services and other collaboration tools).
  • Knowledge and expertise in financial and administrative systems within a similar environment.
  • At least three years appropriate financial management work experience.
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Effective planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
  • The ability to work independently and use own initiative.
  • The ability to function thoroughly and accurately under pressure.
  • The ability to act diplomatically towards people at various levels within and outside the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BCom degree in financial accounting (NQF level 7).
  • Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF level 8); Advanced training in the use of MS Excel and experience with advanced financial accounting computer software packages.
  • Financial administration work experience, specifically at a tertiary or similar institution.
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa.
  • Knowledge of the general functioning and structures of Stellenbosch University.
  • Experience of Stellenbosch University's financial and administration systems.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced financial manager looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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