Finance Operations Lead: Short-Term Risk & Investments

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

Job summary

Rhodes University in South Africa invites suitably qualified candidates for the Senior Finance Administrator: Short-Term Risk and Investments (Grade 10) in the Finance Division. The role focuses on the insurance portfolio, investments, and oversight of the Board of Governors.

Key duties include monitoring bank accounts, resolving variances, preparing VAT returns, and providing accounting and administrative support to ensure accuracy and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with accounting focus; NQF Level 6 diploma advantageous.
• Approximately 6 years relevant accounting experience.
• Proven ability in account reconciliations, bank and control accounts.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) advantageous.
• Insurance administration experience is a plus; supervisory experience beneficial.
• Strong computer literacy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee university bank accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare, complete and submit VAT returns and related admin.
• Provide accounting support to ensure accuracy and service delivery.

Skills

Under pressure / Thrive under pressure

Deadline-driven

Account reconciliations

Bank and control accounts

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft)

Insurance administration experience

Supervisory / team coordination

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma NQF Level 6 (accounting)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Rhodes University in South Africa invites suitably qualified candidates for the Senior Finance Administrator: Short-Term Risk and Investments (Grade 10) in the Finance Division. The role focuses on the insurance portfolio, investments, and oversight of the Board of Governors.

Key duties include monitoring bank accounts, resolving variances, preparing VAT returns, and providing accounting and administrative support to ensure accuracy and service delivery.