Accountant

Listing reference: ukzn_000524
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 6 March 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The College Office is seeking to appoint an individual for the position of Accountant. This role is crucial in managing the daily operations of the finance section and supporting the College by providing accurate, relevant, and timely financial information in compliance with applicable university policies, procedures, and legislation.
Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the College's main fund budget allocation, delivering comprehensive financial management services with the following advantages:

A strong understanding of the University’s policies and procedures.

  • Experience in the Higher Education or Public Service Sector
  • Familiarity with the University’s committee structures and decision-making bodies
  • Expertise in Accounting (both Management and Financial), Taxation, and Auditing
  • Proficiency in interpreting cost reports, cash flows, balance sheets, and income statements, with compliance to IFRS
  • Full computer literacy, including MS Excel and MS Word

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 12
  • B.Compt / B.Com / B.Acc / B.Tech degree (with Accounting major)
  • Seven (7) years relevant accounting experience, of which two (2) years should be in a supervisory capacity

 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS Thursday, 6 March 2025 

Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience with respect to the minimum requirements listed above and a Curriculum Vitae. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The College reserves the right not to make any appointments. The successful applicant/s may not hold dual/ concurrent appointments in other Colleges, Schools or Units at UKZN. 

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices, as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

 

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