Finance Officer at Universities Fund (UF)

Problem Solving

• The job holder will be required to solve the following type of problems:
• Complex and open-ended problems in the Finance Department.
• Problems are broad and complex, influenced by finance policy and regulations. 
• Solutions will often be arrived at through consultation of the National Treasury and the Ministry of Education.
• Strategic issues affecting the financial viability of the department. 
• Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking. Consultations will be requiredCommunication

The job holder will need to understand the following information to discharge his/her mandate:

• Detailed verbal instructions or written requests from various departments on the implementation of the budget;
• Writing Universities Fund internal policy documents on finance;
• Financial reports of in-depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting the Universities Fund.
• Complex commissioned reports, proposals or project briefs affecting the financial viability of the Fund.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Participates in the making of strategic decisions that influence the financial management of the Fund;
• Participates in the making of operational decisions that direct day to day operations, scale and quality of services offered by the division

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certified Public Accountant (CPpart 1, Certified Financial Analyst (CFPart 1 or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCPart 1 is desirable
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role.