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Senior Accounting OfficerUniversity Of Kwazulu-Natal • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Senior Accounting Officer

Senior Accounting Officer

University Of Kwazulu-Natal • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
7 days ago
Job description

Senior Accounting Officer

Finance Operations Department, Pietermaritzburg Campus – Permanent (Market related remuneration).

Key Responsibilities

  • The incumbent will be responsible for providing financial services at an operational level to the student services division.
  • Ensure the processing of student services financial transactions is accurate and in line with policies, procedures, and legislation.
  • Resolve all queries and report to the Accountant, Student Service Finance (SSF).

Minimum Requirements

  • A degree majoring in Accounting or a three-year accounting qualification (B Acc / B Compt / BCom. / BTech.).
  • Minimum of three years of post‑qualifying experience in an accounting environment.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting (management and financial), taxation and auditing requirements.
  • Ability to reconcile and interpret cost reports, cash flows, balance sheets, income statements and analyses.
  • Fully computer literate, including MS Excel and MS Word.
  • Administrative skills – sound organizing and administrative ability.
  • Experience in higher education and working knowledge of the ITS system is an added advantage.
  • Understanding of the University's policies and procedures, committee structures, decision‑making bodies and processes.
  • Additional Information

    Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June.

    The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

    Applicants may not send copies of their degree or other certificates; certified copies will be requested if shortlisted for interview.

    Please familiarise yourself with the University's Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your personal information.

    Personal information submitted for recruitment is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The retention of any personal information is a consequence of the University's legislative obligations and good governance practices.

    The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful.

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