Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 / Matric equivalent (with bookkeeping, accounting or mathematics as subjects)An Accounting or Financial Qualification from a Tertiary InstitutionMinimum of 3 years working experience in a financial administration environmentUnderstanding of accounting principlesPrevious budgeting experienceUnderstanding of and experience with forexA working knowledge of Accpac is advantageousHigh level of computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDetail-orientated, with strong organizational skillsProactive and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAnalytical and effective problem-solving skills Responsibilities include (but not limited to):Management of Units funds and reportingRun and analyse monthly internal management reportsAssisting in collecting budget data for preparing Budget Proposals for Research ProjectsPrepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports as per external funder requirements when requiredMonitor the units budgets and expenditureEnsure all funds are reviewed on a regular basis and irregularities and potential problems are reportedAssist with budget compiling for external grant applicationsExpense tracking processingTimesheets monthly processingReceive purchase order request from relevant parties and ensure that approval is obtainedCommunicate with all vendors regarding outstanding deliveries and payment procedurePetty cash management for department.Assist on all finance ad-hoc assignments.Additional Information:12-month Fixed Term ContractWorking hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd. *Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.