Director (P5) (Financial Support Services : Business Support)

Director (P5) (Financial Support Services: Business Support)

Advert reference: uj_ Advert status: Online

Apply by: 31 January

Position Summary

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Senior

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa." UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strategically minded individual with the ability to lead and further develop the Business Support Service Delivery unit.

The primary responsibility of the Director: Business Support Service delivery is to provide financial expertise and support to Finance Clients to facilitate sound business decision-making, and thereby enhance efficiencies through business partnering. To guide strategic analysis, support, and guidance to Finance Clients to improve the accuracy and efficacy of financial data and systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a partnering approach with Business Support and Faculties, Commercial Entities, Business Support, and Research.
2. Create operational capacity regarding strategic financial planning, modelling, analysis, post-implementation reviews, commercial support, and operational reporting.
3. Work in conjunction with Finance Division, to ensure that proper business support is lent to the business partners in terms of business understanding and reporting.
4. Provide adequate visibility and understanding behind the Finance products and offerings.
5. Conduct analysis of customer opportunities and perform investigative work on specific problems that arise.
6. Implement, monitor, and manage internal controls regarding the recording & accounting of client budgets and expenses.
7. Provide financial modeling, business decision support, and cost/benefit analysis to relevant stakeholders.
8. Oversee the allocation of external funds in alignment with UJ's strategic direction.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Registration with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant or registration with CIMA.
2. Postgraduate qualification and/or advanced technical or professional certification (NQF 8).
3. Industry-Specific Qualification (NQF 8).
4. Five to eight years of experience in the financial environment.
5. Extensive and demonstrable management experience across key financial management components, including IFRS requirements.
6. Management of medium to large staff contingent.
7. Experience in project management and knowledge of Project Management principles.
8. Knowledge of financial analysis and financial planning at strategic level.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
3. Ability to assess self and others and to take corrective action.
4. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
5. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and direct programs and initiatives.
6. Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
7. Business and management principles and processes within the specific environment.
8. Electronic financial processing.
9. Microsoft Office systems.
10. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles in practice.
11. Project management principles.
12. Pay attention to detail and work accurately.
13. Ability to monitor and assess performance of self and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.

Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Obrey Nekhavhambe (Executive Director: Financial Support Services) on Tel: .

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

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