Financial Manager Reporting

Prefered skills

SAP Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS), Skill Development, Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Systems, Implementation Of Policies, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Finance, Accounting, Relationship Development, Financial Consolidation

Job description

To provide high-quality financial reporting in line with International Financial Reporting Standards using Draftworx and ITS. The incumbent will provide all reporting required for DHET, external auditors, the Council and its committees. They will also manage the General Ledger and ensure that all accounts are correctly reconciled and entries are valid. In addition, they will be the custodian of institutional VAT and the ERP system.

Responsibilities
Manage the implementation of policies and procedures in line with the strategic and annual plans.
Develop, implement and review appropriate accounting policies and procedures for use in the University and its subsidiaries.
Implement processes to manage year-end reporting in line with the deadlines.
Communicate and coordinate reporting deadlines to subsidiary finance teams to ensure that reports are completed on time.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for various Council and University management committees.
Prepare the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and related reports to DHET, the Council and its committees.
Develop positive relationships with all stakeholders, including internal customers, auditors, regulators, other external stakeholders and team members.
Manage financial risks and the portfolios risks.
Keep abreast of IFRS changes and implement any new standards.
Manage the financial systems that aid in efficiently running the university, including ITS and Draftworx.
Manage the General Ledger, including maintaining a robust chart of accounts and cost centre structure.
Manage the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage the University VAT and employee tax compliance.
Please comply with University policies and manage Human and Financial Resources within the directorate.
Assist in the approval of EFT payments and beneficiaries.
Oversee staff development and management (including recruitment, performance management, development, reward and retention).

Qualifications
An Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Seven years of relevant experience in financial reporting and consolidations.
A registered Accountant with a recognised accounting body such as ACCA/CIA/SAIBA/SAICA/SAIPA or similar.
Draftworx knowledge is essential.