Senior Finance Administrator: Short-Term Risk and Investments
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Below matric
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Finance Division at Rhodes University is seeking a Senior Finance Administrator for Short-Term Risk and Investments. This role provides accounting and administrative services focused on the University’s insurance portfolio, investments, and the Board of Governors (formerly the Rhodes University Foundation). **What you will do** * Provide a timeous, effective, and efficient accounting and administrative service to the University, with specific focus on the University’s insurance portfolio, investments, and the Board of Governors. * Oversee the University’s bank accounts, ensuring all exceptions and variances are promptly identified, investigated, and resolved. * Prepare, complete, and submit VAT returns and related administrative functions. * Provide comprehensive administrative and accounting support to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of communication, accuracy, and service delivery. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 qualification. * Approximately 6 years of relevant experience. * Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines. * Previous experience in a pressurised accounting administrative environment. * Demonstrated experience and competence in account reconciliations, including bank and control accounts. * Strong computer literacy, with experience in computerised accounting systems. * *Advantageous:* A National Diploma NQF Level 6, preferably in accounting. * *Advantageous:* Insurance administration experience. * *Advantageous:* Supervisory or team coordination experience. * *Advantageous:* Experience using finance-related ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft). **Who should apply** Candidates with a Grade 12 qualification and approximately 6 years of relevant experience in a pressurised accounting administrative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and possess strong computer literacy with experience in computerised accounting systems and account reconciliations. Those with experience in insurance administration, supervisory roles, or finance-related ERP systems are considered advantageous. **Deadline** 29 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-finance-administrator-short-term-risk-and-investments-rhodes-university Source: myjobmag
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- At least 6 years of experience.
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