
Website University of Cape Town
Job Description:
The Project Manager is responsible for providing smooth procurement administration and financial management of projects and grants within a diverse multi-disciplinary research team. Building and managing project teams, reporting to the project sponsor and ensuring quality control throughout project life cycles are central to this position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provision of assistance to project leaders in preparing budget applications, in line with the Foundation’s Financial Mandate
- Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers
- Gather, analyse and interpret external and internal business data and create relevant reports
- Interpreting financial information to ensure that business operates within budget requirements
- Preparation of internal reports for financial analysis
- Ensure that the business unit has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.)
- Supporting alignment of activities and objectives across business requirements
- Prepare monthly budget vs expense reports for internal review
- Preparation of financial reports in line with funder requirements
- Ensuring good governance principles are adhered to
- Salary allocation management – project current month allocations for assigned projects
- Manage projects assets
- Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity and growth
- Day-to-day financial administration and management of all grants assigned to the research site
- Co-ordinate and manage weekly/ monthly petty cash process
- Monitor monthly expenditure allocations in SAP
- Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in business financial management (Including preparing budgets, account management and implementation)
- Ability to work methodically, efficiently and meticulously
- Tertiary qualification in business management or a financial related field
- Good understanding of research methods and clinical research support will be advantageous
- In-depth knowledge of forecasting and budget controls within the academic research environment will be advantageous
- Stakeholder Management
- Computer literacy in MS Office (excellent proficiency in Excel) and working knowledge of SAP
- Excellent verbal skills and written communications skills (ability to articulate reports)
- Strong analytical skills with the creative problem-solving approaches and an eye for continuous process improvement
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Client focus
- Business Acumen
- Staff Management
- Systems Thinking
- Ability to multitask and work independently and accurately
- Valid driver’s licence
Job Details:
Company: University of Cape Town
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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