RU Finance and Administration Manager Vacancies in Grahamstown – Deadline 13 Oct 2023

An appropriate 3-year degree/diploma in Accounting and/or Auditing with approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous experience which demonstrates a thorough understanding of financial management and accounting principles, with the ability to consolidate sets of accounts in the required format/s. The ability to properly manage, investigate, and reconcile multiple accounts and take into account the impacts of foreign exchange rates is essential.
• Previous experience in working within a computerised accounting environment and having worked with Excel at an advanced level.
• Previous experience in working with word processing (including being able to create and maintain databases), e-mail, and the Internet.
• Previous experience in setting up and maintaining filing and administrative systems.
• At least 2 years’ management experience, including the supervision and motivation of staff and dealing with conflict.
• It will be advantageous to have prior work experience in a similar management position within a civil society organization /NGO that receives external funding across a number of foreign currencies with complex grant conditions, especially as regards financial reporting.
• Previous experience in research grant financial administration will also be an advantage.