Senior Financial Officer (P000172) (Re-Advert)

North West University; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North West is seeking a Financial Planning and Budgeting Officer. The role involves assisting with budget preparation, conducting financial analyses, and supporting financial administration. Ideal candidates will have a B.Com degree and relevant experience in financial environments. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic educational institution.

Qualifications

• At least three years in a financial environment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and input of the annual budget.
• Conduct financial analysis, evaluation, reporting, and control.
• Compile monthly variance reports and discuss financial results.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Education

B.Com degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom Deadline : June 02, 2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Assist the OU manager with the preparation and input of the annual budget at the OU level.
• Assist the project manager in the OU with the preparation of project budgets, ensuring adherence to NWU financial policies and guidelines.
• Conduct financial analysis, evaluation, reporting, and control.
• Compile the monthly variance report and discuss the OU’s financial results with OU managers.
• Compile the OU debtors report and assist with follow-up on sundry debtors.
• Prepare and submit financial reports requested from external parties.
• Stay updated on changes in NWU financial policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Fulfill the KFS Fiscal Officer role.
• Prepare credit note memos for sundry debtors.
• Verify the availability of budget and costing when the OU manager wants to advertise a vacant position, appoint temporary staff, or pay ad hoc salaries.
• Assist in monitoring the physical assets of the OU.
• Support the Accountant with follow-up on financial and audit queries.

Financial administration and support

• Assist with initiating e-docs on KFS such as GEC, TF, DI, and RJV.
• Assist with initiating sundry debtors invoices.

Adhoc assignments

• Financial Planning office administration.
• Assist with or prepare training materials and deliver training workshops.
• Perform other financial planning and management tasks as needed in coordination with the Senior Accountant or Faculty Manager of Financial Planning.
• Qualifications: A B.Com degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting and/or Management Accounting.
• Experience: At least three (3) years in a financial environment.
• Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

ADDED ADVANTAGES :

• Experience working on an ERP system (e.g., Oracle, KFS).
• Exposure to budgeting, reporting, and analytical reviewing.