Finance Administrator - Investments & Risk (Senior)

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 367,000 - 499,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in Makhanda invites applications for a Senior Finance Administrator: Short-Term Risk and Investments (Grade 10) in the Finance Division. The role focuses on insurance portfolio management, investments, VAT returns, and central accounting support to uphold accuracy and service excellence.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 (NQF Level 6 Diploma advantageous) and about six years of relevant experience in accounting or administration, with strong reconciliations, ERP systems, and

Qualifications

• Grade 12; National Diploma/NQF Level 6 in accounting advantageous.
• Approximately 6 years relevant accounting/administrative experience.
• Experience in account reconciliations, including bank and control accounts.
• Strong computer literacy; ERP systems experience (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft) advantageous.
• Insurance administration experience and supervisory/coordination exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the University’s bank accounts and promptly resolve variances.
• Prepare, submit VAT returns, and perform related administrative duties.
• Provide accounting and administrative support to maintain high standards of accuracy and service.
• Support short-term risk and investments administration within the Finance Division.

Skills

Work under pressure

Bank reconciliations

Control accounts

Financial reporting

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma/NQF Level 6 in accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

Job description

Rhodes University in Makhanda invites applications for a Senior Finance Administrator: Short-Term Risk and Investments (Grade 10) in the Finance Division. The role focuses on insurance portfolio management, investments, VAT returns, and central accounting support to uphold accuracy and service excellence.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 (NQF Level 6 Diploma advantageous) and about six years of relevant experience in accounting or administration, with strong reconciliations, ERP systems, and