Faculty Finance & Business Manager (AD.06.3)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Faculty Finance and Business Manager. This full-time role involves providing financial leadership and ensuring accountability for the Faculty's financial operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in budgeting and strategic financial planning, along with effective leadership skills. A competitive remuneration package is offered, including benefits like retirement fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Bursaries

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a similar position.
• Competence in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the Faculty.
• Managing financial reporting and accounting controls.
• Overseeing the financial staff and resources.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Resource management

Leadership

Communication

Education

BCom, CA, ACMA or similar qualification

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Faculty Finance and Business Manager for appointment to a full-time position. The successful candidate will report to the Faculty’s Executive Dean. They will provide financial / business leadership to the Faculty Executive and will enable the Dean to provide full financial accountability for the Faculty by providing structure and guidance in planning; as well as organising and monitoring the financial outcomes of the Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting and strategic / financial planning; financial management and financial reporting; accounting and control; resource management; management of financial staff including staff training; financial systems development; as well as contracts management.

Qualifications, experience and competencies

Applicants should have a recognised accounting qualification (preferably a BCom, CA, ACMA or similar) and appropriate skills; possess progressively responsible experience of 5-7 years in a similar position in a complex, computerised environment; demonstrate competence in budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial / business planning; have relevant financial management and accounting skills; and ability to competently manage staff. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills would be important, with an innovative and proactive approach to solving problems.

Advantage

Experience in the Higher Education Sector.

Remuneration

The Faculty offers a generous remuneration package which includes a retirement fund, medical aid and bursaries, subject to the University’s regulations.