Project Accountant (Post Level 8)

Department Description / Departement Beskrywing

School for Data Science and Computational Thinking

Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI)

Project Accountant (Post Level 8)

(Three-year fixed-term contract)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. SDR / 248 / 1025

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in epidemic response within Africa.

CERIs mission is to lead Africa in effectively managing its epidemics and pandemics through pathogen genomic surveillance biomedical discovery and advancements in disease treatment diagnosis and prevention.

At CERI researchers are empowered to make significant contributions to public health through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches

leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships to address critical health challenges facing the continent.

Duties / Pligte

• Presenting formal internal workshops and programmes to clearly communicate financial policies and systems.
• Representing CERI at national and international finance conferences and seminars.
• Providing a financial advisory service to CERI with regard to budget preparation and financial management.
• Managing and facilitating points of contact between CERI and the Finance Division.
• Responding to telephonic walk-in and e-mail requests for assistance with financial procedural or system enquiries.
• Compiling research contract reports or financial statements.
• Providing timeous and accurate administrative support service during audits.
• Providing a financial advisory service to researchers in terms of budget preparation financial management and project proposals.
• Developing and communicating tools and methodologies to support the implementation of a full cost policy.
• Assisting with and / or reviewing full cost budgets drafted at CERI.
• Responding to ad hoc requests from management within CERI and the Finance Division.
• Providing a general administration and advisory service.
• Ensuring an excellent service culture and positive mindset.
• Improving interactions with clients.
• Keeping clients informed and ensuring interactive communication with stakeholders.

Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

Recommendation / Aanbeveling

How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Zama Khathi-Majyambere on or at

Enquiries about remuneration / benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) or

(Tygerberg)or at

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Organizational skills,Construction Experience,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Cost Accounting Standards,Microsoft Excel,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1