Stellenbosch University Finance Division Assistant Accountant (Job Level 9) (Stellenbosch Campus) Ref. FIN/290/1024 Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position. Duties: Liaising regarding and dealing with financial matters relating to faculties, institutes and support environments. Providing financial advisory services to the above-mentioned environments. Monitoring the compliance with financial policies and procedures. Compiling financial statements and management reports on a continuous basis. Monitoring overspent cost centres and addressing it with the relevant parties. Administering and approving advance payments. Reviewing and capturing journal requests. Following up and allocating transactions on control accounts. Reviewing and approving staff reimbursements. Responding to and solving financial policy and procedure queries (walk-in, telephonic and electronic); Presenting formal and informal internal workshops and programmes to communicate financial policies and systems. Requirements: A degree in commerce with financial accounting as major, OR a financial diploma (NQF 6) with financial accounting as major and five years' relevant experience. Proven experience in applying financial policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to function effectively as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, Word and Outlook). Sound organisational and planning skills. The ability to perform effectively under pressure. Excellent problem solving skills. Recommendations: Proven experience and knowledge of the financial systems of Stellenbosch University or a similar institution.
