| Government Entity | Stellenbosch University |
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| Location | Stellenbosch, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | FIN/163/0626 |
| Centre / Location | Stellenbosch Campus |
| Closing Date | July 10, 2026 |
| Source and Application | sun-e-hr.sun.ac.za |
Organization: Financial Planning and Budget
Finance Division
Accountant: Financial Planning and Budgeting (Budget and General Ledger)
(Post Level 8)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. FIN/163/0626
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Commencement Date: 01-Aug-2026
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The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.
Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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Enquiries about this post: Ms Annemi Murray on 021 808 4966, or at [email protected]
Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [email protected]
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Requirements
BCom or similar qualification with accounting and cost accounting as subjects.Two to three years' work experience in a similar environment with focus on budgets and control account management.Proven experience in applying financial policies and procedures.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proven ability to function effectively as part of a team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, Word and Outlook).Sound organisational and planning skills.The ability to perform effectively under pressure.Excellent problem-solving skills.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RecommendationProven experience and knowledge of Stellenbosch University's, or a similar institution's, financial systems.Completed articles with an auditing firm.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Duties
Liaising regarding and dealing with financial matters relating to faculties, institutes and support environments.Providing financial advisory services to the above-mentioned environments.Monitoring compliance with financial policies and procedures.Compiling management and financial reports on a continuous basis.Monitoring overspent cost centres and addressing it with the relevant parties.Following up and allocating transactions on control accounts.Responding to and solving financial policy and procedure queries (walk-in, telephonic and electronic).Presenting formal and informal internal workshops and programmes to communicate financial policies and systems.Capturing and reviewing manual journals.Preparing, calculating and processing budget adjustments.Managing internal reserve funds in terms of the regulations.Providing support in terms of Stellenbosch University's annual budget process.Providing support during the audit process.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source / Circular Reference
sun-e-hr.sun.ac.za