Finance Administrator

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cape Town seeks a Finance Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include managing funds, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting for research projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in financial administration and a strong understanding of accounting principles. The position offers a stable work environment during weekdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a financial administration environment.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Previous budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Management of Unit’s funds and reporting.
• Run and analyse monthly internal management reports.
• Prepare financial reports as per funder requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 / Matric equivalent

Accounting or Financial Qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Accpac

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric equivalent (with bookkeeping, accounting or mathematics as subjects)
• An Accounting or Financial Qualification from a Tertiary Institution will be advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a financial administration environment
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Previous budgeting experience
• Understanding of and experience with forex
• A working knowledge of Accpac is advantageous
• High level of computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Analytical and effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Management of Unit’s funds and reporting
• Run and analyse monthly internal management reports
• Assist in collecting budget data for preparing Budget Proposals for Research Projects
• Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual financial reports as per external funder requirements when required
• Monitor the unit’s budgets and expenditure
• Ensure all funds are reviewed regularly and irregularities or potential problems are reported
• Assist with budget compiling for external grant applications
• Expense tracking and processing
• Monthly processing of timesheets
• Receive purchase order requests and ensure approval is obtained
• Communicate with vendors regarding deliveries and payments
• Manage petty cash for the department
• Assist with all finance-related ad-hoc assignments

Additional Information:

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.