Senior Manager: Management Accounting (Grade 17)Finance DivisionThe Finance Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.Main ObjectivesAs part of the senior management team of the Finance Division, lead and direct the activities of the Management Accounting function, which includes the development of the University's annual budget and periodic forecasts, management accounts, financial evaluations, and costing activities. A primary objective of the job is to support management across the University in decision-making by providing financial insights on past performance and financial guidance on future opportunities and risks.The RequirementsB Com (Accounting as major) or the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification, with postgraduate studies in Financial and/or Management Accounting as an advantage, with approximately nine (9) years relevant experience where such experience includes:At least five (5) years of management experience working with senior and middle management in an organizationResponsible for management accounting activities, including the preparation of management accounts, financial analyses, and costing activitiesPreparation and maintenance of budgets of a large organizationWorking with and maintaining the general ledger and management accounting systems and structuresWorking with ERP financial systems and report writersAdvanced Excel skills for budgeting, financial modeling, analysis, and reportingAdvantages shall be:Relevant experience within a higher education contextRelevant experience working with financial strategy development in an organizationApplication ProcessIt is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.The following documents are required:A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 8249.Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):Short-listing meeting TBC 2024.The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.Remuneration per annum (Grade 17):Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R886,899.00Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,137,843.00All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.Closing Date: 22 August 2024If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion.
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