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UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE (UWC)
 

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BUDGET ACCOUNTANT
Post Number 8021595
Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Finance & Services -> Budgets & Capital Expenditure
Type of Position Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 10/6/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape is committed to teaching, research, administration and, consequently, the effective application of financial policies within the context of Higher Education Sector.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the expenditure of academic and support divisions within the University in order to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. 
 
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Setting budgets and allocating resources
  • Managing actual expenditure within parameters
  • Analysing and reporting financial data
  • Providing support to business units
  • Reporting to management and governance structure
  • Facilitation of audits and compliance reporting on earmarked grants
  • Advise management and governance structures on elements of Funding and Costing
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A relevant B.Com Degree (Accounting) or an equivalent 
  • At least 5 years’ experience within a financial environment
  • Sound knowledge of the Higher Educational environment will be advantageous
  • Professional knowledge of financial and management accounting
  • Strong analytical (financial & non-financial) and mathematical ability
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills




In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za
 
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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