Accountant Budgets, Reporting, Assets, (Peromnes grade 7)
Listing reference: ukzn_000227
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Financial Accounting
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The accountant is responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of the University.
Job description
The main duties of the incumbent are the preparation of quarterly management accounts including variance analysis, examining and analyzing general ledger accounts, preparation of general ledger reconciliations and journal entries ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures, performing month-end closure, assistance with the year-end audit, approval of petty cash requests and online banking payments as well as other adhoc tasks.
Minimum requirements
· A three (3) year degree with accounting as a major subject.
· Five (5) years relevant accounting experience of which two (2) should be in a supervisory position.
· A proven track record, having produced management reports for a medium to large organization.
· Experience in interpreting cost reports, cash flows, statement of financial position, statement of financial performance and analyses in compliance with IFRS
· Fully computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
· Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
