Department of TuksSport : Accountant

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa is seeking an Accountant for its TuksSport department in Pretoria. The successful candidate will prepare financial reports, manage budgets, and support various sports units financially. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields and four years of experience in financial management are required. This role includes ensuring compliance with university policies and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Financial Management, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Asset Management.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and budgets.
• Support the Deputy Director in overseeing financial management of TuksSport units.
• Manage all Asset Management activities within TuksSport.
• Provide financial advisory support to TuksSport units.
• Assist in developing sponsorship and fundraising strategies.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Management

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting / Accounting / Finance / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

Post Graduate Diploma / Degree in Management Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title : Department of TuksSport : Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 30, 2025

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for :

• Preparation of management accounts, financial reports and budgets
• Supporting the Deputy Director with overseeing the financial management of TuksSport units and clubs
• Strategic and operational management of all Asset Management activities within TuksSport
• Providing financial advisory support to TuksSport units and clubs
• Providing strategic inputs on commercialization of sports opportunities
• Assist the TuksSport Directorate in the development and execution of sponsorship and fundraising strategies and proposals
• Assist the Deputy Director with ensuring TuksSport complies with the University of Pretoria's financial policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting / Accounting / Finance / CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
• Four years of experience in the following areas :
• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting and analysis
• Human resources management
• Asset Management
• Valid driver’s license

Required Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes)

• Expert management accounting knowledge;
• Expert financial management skills;
• Expert budgeting skills;
• Expert financial reporting skills;
• Advanced financial administration knowledge;
• Advanced finance and accounting systems knowledge ;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Proficient knowledge of relevant tax legislation;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer literacy in MS-Office packages

Added Advantages and Preferences

• Post Graduate Diploma / Degree in Management Accounting or related field
• Certification in financial modelling

Closing Date

24 November 2025