Senior Financial Administrator: Dhet Projects and

4 days ago


Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

**Senior Financial Administrator: DHET Projects and Grants (Grade 10)**

**Finance Division**

**Main Objectives**

To provide seamless financial administrative support relating to accounting and administration of DHET UCDP grants and projects. Additional responsibilities may include other DHET-related projects. The incumbent will perform tasks that include the creation, maintenance, monitoring and financial reporting of projects within the University’s financial systems.

**The Requirements**
- National Diploma or higher qualification in Financial Accounting or similar field a distinct advantage.
- Analyzing accounts, identifying problems, and recommending and preparing corrections/journals.
- Producing information for financial and related reporting purposes.
- Demonstrating knowledge of the procure-to-pay process, from purchase order to delivery to payment
- Working within a computerised accounting environment, with advanced level of Excel.
- Administration of and financial reporting of projects.
- Experience working in a Higher Education environment is an advantage.
- Experience working on an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Financial System is an advantage e.g., Oracle Cloud, SAP etc.

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the **TBC** 2024.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade 10)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R330 178

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R448 473

**Closing Date: 20 December 2024**

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.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion



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