Principal Accounting Officer (Two-year fixed term appointment) [ARC]

Listing reference: ukzn_000424
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 October 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Westville
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
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 including people with disabilities.
Job description

The Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) produces high-impact research and training in astrophysics and cosmology. The ARC Principal Accounting Officer will financially administer and report on the HIRAX project and other projects undertaken by Principal Investigators that are administered by ARC. S/he will be responsible for establishing and monitoring budgets, financial administration, financial management, and reporting for all ARC projects.

Minimum requirements

·       Three-year (3) degree majoring in Accounting / Financial management

·       Three years (3) relevant work experience in an accounting environment

·       Experience in reconciling and interpreting expenditure reports, managing grants and preparing financial reports

More information about ARC and its flagship project HIRAX is available at https://astro.ukzn.ac.za/ and https://hirax.ukzn.ac.za/

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