Manager: Research and Project Management (P8)
Sol Plaatje University
Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide financial management and support to the Director: Financial Planning, Reporting and Treasury of the University, with full financial accountability and responsibility of the preparation, execution, review and monitoring of all financial transactions and financial reporting relating to research and project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Accounting
- 5 years’ related experience in financial management in a complex environment, including 2 years’ supervisory experience
- Computer literate (MS Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial lifecycle of research and projects
- Coordinate the compilation of an annual calendar for statutory and stakeholder financial reports and audits
- Prepare financial reports for statutory and/or stakeholders’ submission
- Review and provide financial input for the development or renewal of stakeholder agreements
- Establish and maintain accounting procedures
- Develop and maintain budget databases
- Monitor, review and evaluate internal control systems
- Assist with the orientation and training of relevant staff on policies, procedures and protocols
- Review current policies and procedures relevant to research and project management
- Manage research and project management staff
- Provide financial input into research and projects procurement
- Prepare deferred income figures for quarterly reporting
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