Principal Accounting Officer (Peromnes Grade 8)
Listing reference: ukzn_000566
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Financial Accounting
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The incumbent will provide financial services at an operational level in College Finance.
Job description
The incumbent will be responsible for the verification and approval of all main fund and self-funded cost centres. In addition, the incumbent may be expected to multi-task as required within the College finance environment and without compromising the minimum control framework with respect to adequate segregation of duties. The incumbent reports to the College Finance Manager.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- B.Compt / B.Com / B.Acc / B.Tech degree (with an Accounting major)
- A minimum of three (3) years’ post qualifying experience in an accounting environment.
- Understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
- Experience in dealing with large volumes of transactions
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Windows and MS office applications (Word and Excel)
- Understanding of University’s policies and procedures
- Information Systems – good understanding of current computer application software.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines both independently and in a team.
Benefits
Appointment to this position will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service and will be on the total remuneration package, which is inclusive of benefits.
