Senior Financial Administrator
3 days ago
**Senior Financial Administrator (2 positions)**
**Finance Division: Research Finance**
**Main Objectives**
The purpose of this job is to support the Manager: Institutes and Contracts office of Research Finance in providing seamless financial administrative processes to support researchers and directors of Institutes and self-funded Units. Aspects would include:
- Financial administrative support to researchers in academic departments and Institutes, who have been awarded various research grants and project funding.
- Timeous production of accurate financial reports, prepared on the basis on Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS), in accordance with funders specified requirements.
- Supporting the manager by implementing the various funding mechanisms and claiming cycle processes required in managing the various income streams.
- To keep abreast of VAT and Tax legislation, in order to ensure the correct vat treatment of externally funded projects, thereby maximising the cash-flows of research projects.
**The Requirements**
Grade 12 or equivalent PLUS approximately 4 years’ relevant experience, where such experience must include:
- Previous experience in a pressurized accounting administrative environment where there were multiple demands and tight deadlines
- Previous experience in working in a computerized accounting environment
- Previous experience in preparation of financial reports for audit and/or submission to external parties
- Previous experience in research grant financial administration would be an advantage
- Studies towards a post matric or post matric qualification in a relevant field will an advantage
**Application Process**
**The following documents are required**:
- Relevant qualifications
- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the 15th of August 2025.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and an interview.
**Remuneration per annum (Grade 10)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R348 338
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R448 473
**Closing Date: 01 August 2025**
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**
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.
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