Financial Cost Controller

1 week ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

**Financial Cost Controller(Grade 10)**

**Finance Division**

**Main Objectives**

To provide an effective and efficient financial administration and cost accounting function in relation to Council Controlled and Council Managed Funds, to support management within the Finance Division, Departments and Divisions. To analyse costs, control expenditure, prepare budgets, and evaluate new initiatives within the University’s policies and procedures. To produce accurate and timeous management reports, prepared on the basis of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and International Accounting Standards.

**The Requirements**

A relevant National Diploma (NQF level 6) equivalent with Financial Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting, plus approximately 3 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
- Working in a pressurised computerised cost and management accounting environment where there were multiple demands and tight deadlines
- Recording, analysing and maintaining accounting transactions within the applicable accounting standards
- Monitoring income and expenditure against budgets using the cost and management accounting principles
- Assisting in producing financial and management reports, supporting information and analyses
- Assisting in the development of budgets
- Using information systems (MS Excel, and MS Word) in day-to-day activities
- Experience using ERP will be an advantage

**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 date to be confirmed.
- 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

Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.

**Closing Date: 19 September 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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