NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: GOVERNANCE, REPORTING AND TREASURY POSITION NUMBER: N001463 VACANCY: SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER PEROMNES: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Administration of the fixed assets of the NWU. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Asset Management · Record, retire, transfer, edit, and update assets in the asset register as per approved requests · Manage asset inquiries promptly and professionally Allocation and capitalisation of fixed assets · Review and correct any misallocated asset purchases · Examine expenses across all campuses to verify and ensure accurate transaction allocations Quarterly capitalisation of capital projects · Assist Accountant with quarterly capitalisation journals and KFS updates for expenses Asset Verification · Update & rectification of fixed assets register based on scope as provided by Accountant Assist with management of the fixed assets sub-system within KFS · Ad-hoc assignments as requested by the director and other senior colleagues · Personal development · Compliance with the policies, standards and guidelines of the NWU Month-End & Year-End processes · Assist GRT-CAM Accountant during the month-end and year-end procedures relating to CAM Ad-hoc assignments · Ad-hoc assignments as requested by the director and other senior colleagues OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) · Mandatory compliance · Participate in fire evacuation drills and bomb threats – report at central assembly point for rollcall FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES · Proven knowledge of general financial principles, especially relating to fixed assets. · Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). · Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel. · Ability to multi-task and still function effectively and accurate under pressure. · Good communication, written and numeracy skills. · Excellent time management, organisational skills, as well as the ability to prioritise. · Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the environments of the NWU. · English – written & speech. · Attention to detail. KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: · A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment. · Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision. · High ethical values. · Ability to work effectively in a team. · Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures. · Be professional at all times, maintain good interpersonal relations and be client-service orientated. · Take accountability for actions and responsibilities. · A B.Com degree (NQF level 7) in Accounting and/or Management Accounting. · A minimum of three (3) years' Fixed Asset Management/Financial Management Accounting experience in a financial environment. · A minimum of three (3) years' experience working on a ERP system (e.g. Oracle, KFS). REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms . Danika Alberts on 018 299 4506 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Akhona Maqungo on 018 299 2624 CLOSING DATE: 2 August 2024 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Apply Now

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