DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SCHOOL
BUDGET OFFICER (POST REFERENCE NUMBER: BS07)
The Budget Officer supports the Deputy Dean and Finance team in the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems by assuming responsibility for processing general ledger allocations of purchase requisitions for DUT Academic Staff in order to ensure excellent customer service and alignment with the objectives of Finance and the DUT Business School.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
QUALIFICATION
M+3 tertiary qualification (Financial Accounting or a Finance related qualification)
EXPERIENCE
5 years' experience in Financial Accounting in a large organization with 2 years' experience in budgeting.
KNOWLEDGE
VAT and Tax Legislation
Financial Policies and Procedures of DUT
GAAP (accounting statements, etc.)/IFRIS
Advanced Excel; PowerPoint; Internet
ITS Systems, SAP or equivalent systems
University statutes
Financial Costing Models
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication skills – verbal and written
Customer service orientation with the ability to direct customers regarding policy implementation
Ability to compile, interpret, and analyze reports
Business/Commercial Acumen
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsible for processing and general ledger allocations of purchase requisitions.
Ensure financial rules and procedures are adhered to.
Process requisitions received according to procedures outlined, e.g., checks requisitions when additional information is required.
Ensure copies of requisitions are made; ensure correct processing of requisitions in foreign currency.
Processing of Examiners/Moderators/Examiners/Lecturer and student claims.
Management Reports specifically regarding DUT: Business School.
Expenditure allocation and related functions.
Deal with queries on reports, e.g., balances, amount expedited; respond to requests for printouts.
Follow up on all queries.
Ensure satisfaction of core customers in the DUT/section.
By undertaking tasks as directed by the Deputy Dean, ensure adherence to Financial rules and procedures, providing assistance/explanations of procedures when necessary.
Ensure accuracy of all data recorded.
Ensure timely response to queries from departments and provide information as required, e.g., assistance and guidelines regarding general ledger allocations and purchase requisitions.
Manage difficult customers.
Maintain sound relationships with colleagues and contribute to team effort.
Ensure personal and professional self-development, e.g., be available to respond to development opportunities when resources permit.
Submit Budget reports within the required timeframe.
Coordinate the signing of invoices, GRVs, and their return to Finance during year-end.
Validate the approved budgets for staff appointments.
Coordinate Capital Budgets with Director.
Undertake special projects and prepare reports accordingly as requested.
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Contact Person: Pirya Naidoo/Maud Mthembu
Contact Email: ******
Salary: Market Related
Status of Position: Permanent
Applications should include:
A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
Covering letter
Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
Current contact information of referees
No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
Please email application to ****** and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
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