Financial Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is looking for a qualified Accountant based in TechnoPark Stellenbosch. This role requires the candidate to have completed articles and a minimum of 2 years post-article experience in accounting.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, managing audits, and overseeing financial reporting. An accounting qualification with SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles is essential, and an honours degree will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Completed articles in accounting.
• Minimum 2 years post-article experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets for specific entities.
• Manage the annual audit process.
• Conduct monthly reporting for selected entities.
• Implement internal controls to monitor expenditure.
• Perform monthly variance reporting.
• Manage administrative staff.
• Oversee allocation of expenses across entities.

Skills

Accounting qualification (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles)

Relevant experience

Honours degree

Education

Accounting qualifications

Honours degree

Job description

My client is a well established concern based in TechnoPark Stellenbosch. They are looking for a qualified Accountant with completed articles and minimum 2 years post article experience to join their financial team.

Requirements

• Accounting qualification with preferably completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles
• An honours degree will count in your favour
• Two years relevant experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual budgets for specific entities
• Preparation and management of the annual audit process
• Monthly reporting for selected entities
• Implementation of internal controls to monitor expenditure
• Monthly variance reporting
• Management of administrative staff
• Oversight and control over the allocation of expenses per entity and departmental divisions within entities
• Responsibility for all taxation and statutory compliance