Job TitleSenior Finance Officer (AD08)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameStudent AffairsDepartment DescriptionPurpose:

The incumbent will provide financial management and support to Wits Sport and will enable the Head of Department to provide full financial accountability. The incumbent is responsible for the management and control of income and expenditure of Wits Sport (council and sport clubs).Brief DescriptionKey responsibilities include the following:

Be accountable for overseeing financial processes, procedures, and controls in an efficient, effective, and professional manner in compliance with University policies and procedures. Be accountable to ensure that the recording of all revenue and costs against the correct accounts is affected.
Be accountable for finalising reconciliations for all financial accounts.
Prepare the required financial information for the Business Manager and Director of Sport to ensure efficient financial management.
Provide monthly management accounts that will facilitate the efficient management of the department.
Responsible for providing financial training for financial staff and Wits Sport Administrators, where applicable.

Requirements
BComm: Accounting qualification
5 years relevant experience at a university management level coupled with people management experience.

Preferences

Experience working in a higher education environment.
Oracle and accounting experience in an academic environmentDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyPlease note that applications must be done through iRecruitment only. No hard copies or emails should be submitted. Please submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas with your application.

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting their application. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits/Self Service application/Apply for a job.

Closing Date: 22 March 2025

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.



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