Finance Manager Operations
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The incumbent will be responsible for providing financial management services which includes budgeting and financial reporting for professional services. This includes approving expenses, preparing monthly reports of expenditure against budget. Liaising with various budget holders and advising them of budget availability and processing of budget reallocations and overrides. This also includes ensuring that there is proper financial reporting for commercial debtors, year-end commitments and facilitate the processing of insurance claims and ensuring that the University has adequate insurance cover.
This position will report to the Director Finance Operations
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 large teams (at least 10 people).
The closing date for receipt of applications is 07 July 2025
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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.
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