Finance Director - Strategy & Stewardship (Higher Ed)

University Of Pretoria / Universiteit Van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pretoria is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the operational and strategic management of the Department of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CA(SA) registration, and significant experience in financial management within the higher education sector, alongside strong leadership capabilities. This role involves budgeting, financial control, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience, 5 years in management in a large organisation.
• Experience in financial management, preferably in higher education.
• Proven experience in managing financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership of the Department.
• Manage the Department's income and expense budget.
• Oversee financial control and savings measures.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of budgeting

Expert knowledge of statutory requirements

Excellent report writing skills

Ability to communicate complex financial matters

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Postgraduate qualification (Master’s level)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Word

Excel

Job description

A leading educational institution in Pretoria is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the operational and strategic management of the Department of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CA(SA) registration, and significant experience in financial management within the higher education sector, alongside strong leadership capabilities. This role involves budgeting, financial control, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.