Finance Manager
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
This position is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the following aspects of the financial operations of the College and Schools:
- Budget planning and control for the College and Schools.
- Financial reporting for the College and Schools.
- Asset management for the College and Schools
- Financial reporting for research contracts and other grants – to principal investigators, funders, College DVC/CMC, Deans and CFO.
- The Manager will develop and execute robust financial policies, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure compliance with relevant university policies, regulations, and procedures.
- The Manager will work collaboratively with senior leadership in the College and external research funding bodies.
Minimum requirements
- A Degree in Financial accounting AND an Honours in Accounting or equivalent AND a completed 3-year CA training programme (i.e. articles).
- Chartered Accountant South Africa – CA (SA).
- At least 5 years post articles experience of which 3 years should have been at managerial level.
- Experience with managing a team of at least 5 people.
- This position will report to the Director College and Research Finance
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 July 2025
This role is a 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
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