Assistant Accountant N001163
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management and Leadership
· Take co -ownership with the Accountant for the coordination of the Financial Planning functions and processes for assigned portfolio/s.
· Fulfil the acting Accountant role in the absence of the Accountant.
Financial Planning
· Participate in the budget planning process.
· Assist the Accountant with the management and coordination of the annual budget process of the assigned portfolio/s.
· Assist the OU manager with the preparation and input of the annual budget on OU level.
· Assist the project manager in the OU with the preparation of project budgets, including the adherence to the NWU financial policy and guidelines.
· Collect input that can assist in strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies (including enrolment planning, new academic programs, external contracts, etc.).
Financial analysis, evaluation and reporting
· Compile the monthly variance report and discuss the OU’s financial results with OU managers.
· Compile the OU debtors report and assist with the sundry debtors follow-up.
· Assist the project manager in the OU with the preparation of project budgets, including the adherence to the NWU financial policy and guidelines.
· Collect input that can assist in strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies (including enrolment planning, new academic programs, external contracts, etc.).
Participate in the budget planning process.
· Assist the Accountant with the management and coordination of the annual budget process of the assigned portfolio/s.
· Assist the OU manager with the preparation and input of the annual budget on OU level.
· Assist the project manager in the OU with the preparation of project budgets, including the adherence to the NWU financial policy and guidelines.
· Collect input that can assist in strategic decisions and formulation of business strategies (including enrolment planning, new academic programs, external contracts, etc.). and budgeting
· Compile the monthly variance report and discuss the OU’s financial results with OU managers.
Financial control and risk management
· Keep abreast of changes in NWU financial policies, guidelines and procedures.
· Fulfil the KFS Fiscal Officer role.
· Prepare the Credit note memos for sundry debtors.
· Confirm the availability of budget and the costing when OU manager wants to advertise a vacant position or appoint temporary staff or pay ad hoc salaries.
· Assist the Accountant with the follow-up of financial/audit management queries.
· Fulfil the quality control role regarding credit note memo's (sundry debtors).
· Assist Accountant to ensure that all system requirements in terms of half year anc1 year enc1 procedures have been met timeously.
Ad-hoc assignments
· Financial Planning office administration.
· Personal development.
· Assist with or prepare training material and assist with or present training workshops.
· Delivering of other financial planning and management tasks from time to time in coordination with the relevant Senior Accountant or Faculty Manager of Financial Planning.
Minimum requirements
· A B.Com degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting or Management Accounting.
· A minimum of 3 years’ Financial Management Accounting experience in a large size organisational environment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· A minimum of 2 years' project related experience.
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience of ERP systems.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Proven knowledge of management and general financial principles.
· Computer literacy In MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Must be able to handle interruptions and changes (Ability to multi-task and still function effectively under pressure.
· Good communication, written and numeracy skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· An ability to interact successfully with individuals from a wide range of professional and non-professional back rounds, including internal and external clients.
· A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment.
· Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision.
· Ability to work effectively in a team.
· Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Farai Chingono 016 910 3102
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Thabang Mokgotloe 018 285 2435
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
