CORE PURPOSE OF JOBTo facilitate the learning process in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREASFacilitate the learning process in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting (by taking responsibility for course material, lectures, tutorials and setting and moderating assessments) for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) both day and evening groups.Coordinate undergraduate academic programs.Undertake research and scholarly activities.Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.Perform related administrative duties.CORE COMPETENCIES Sound knowledge in the theory and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including recent trends and developments in the field.Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students intending to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).Relevant knowledge of research methodologies in the field of Financial Reporting/ Corporate Financial Reporting and potential to supervise postgraduate students or be engaged in research and scholarly activities.The innate desire to deliver work of an excellent standard.Very strong communication (written / verbal) skills.Initiative and the motivation to work without needing extensive supervision.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work as part of a team.Strong administrative skills.Added advantages and preferences: Experience in the facilitation and management of large diverse student groups;Experience in blended learning practices;Experience and a thorough understanding of trending technologies including data and/or accounting analytics and/or Integrated reporting with a special emphasis on sustainability reporting;Involvement in professional activities or with professional bodies and other stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered for this post, candidates should:
Be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa);Be in possession of an honours degree or equivalent NQF 8 qualification specialising in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting *; andHave 3 7 years relevant or related working experience in financial reporting and/or the facilitation of learning in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting.* Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress towards a Masters degree specialising in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting.
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In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 September 2024
