Finance Officer (3 Year Fixed Term Post)

ACMS invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the Finance Officer (Grade 9) vacancy. This is a 3-year Fixed-term post

ACMS is a project/donor funded department. The purpose of this vacancy is to assist the department with financial maintenance, control and reporting of all donor funded budgets. Key responsibilities include: • Budgeting and costing • Processing all student payments • Processing all claims • Processing all payroll claims • Managing all financial processes associated with grants, including financial reports to HOD and donors in compliance with university policies and procedures, donor requirements and legislation. • Administrative tasks as per department director, project managers and ACMS administrator **Minimum Requirements:**The successful incumbent must have: • 3-5 years financial experience in a tertiary environment • Financial Accounting Degree / Advanced Diploma or equivalent (NQF7) • Excellent communication skills • High standard of written English • Computer literacy: MS Office and Oracle financial package • Knowledge of Wits systems will be an advantage.

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To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses). Certified copies of educational qualifications • South African ID and/or copy of passport if not a South African citizen.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/

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WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf Closing Date : 14 July 2026

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.

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The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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