Part-Time (5/8) Administrative Officer: Finances

Duties/PligteManaging the annual departmental budget in consultation with the departmental chair.Requesting and processing purchase orders, invoices, expense claims, and other financial transactions.Monitoring expenditures against budget allocations and forecasting future financial needs.Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Maintaining accurate financial records using the University's accounting system.Managing budgets for research grants, contracts, and other assigned funds.Providing support for the budget management of departmental productions.Providing support to cost centre owners.Serving as a liaison between central finance, procurement, and other administrative offices.Responsible for monthly decentralised ad hoc payments.Responsible for marks capturing of undergraduate and postgraduate academic results.Assisting the general office with other administrative tasks as assigned by the departmental chair.Keeping abreast of University policies, government regulations, and accounting standards.Job Requirements/Pos VereistesPost-school qualification in financial management, accounting, or a related field.Three to five years' relevant work experience.Proven analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.Proven proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Recommendation/AanbevelingRelevant experience within a higher education environment.Knowledge of and/or experience with Stellenbosch University's financial system.
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