Finance Administrator

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000089/MM

Date posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za), requires applications for an experienced FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR* who is proactive and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to proactively provide financial administrative support to the Unit. These include support with the finances of the grants, financial planning, budgeting, reporting, preparation of drawdown requests, timesheets and keeping records of what is spent in the different budget categories.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 / Matric equivalent (with bookkeeping, accounting or mathematics as subjects)
An Accounting or Financial Qualification from a Tertiary Institution will be advantageous
Minimum of 3 years working experience in a financial administration environment
Understanding of accounting principles
Previous budgeting experience
Understanding of and experience with forex
A working knowledge of Accpac is advantageous
High level of computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Internet)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-orientated, with strong organizational skills
Analytical and effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Management of Unit’s funds and reporting
Run and analyse monthly internal management reports
Assisting in collecting budget data for preparing Budget Proposals for Research Projects
Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports as per external funder requirements when required
Monitor the unit’s budgets and expenditure
Ensure all funds are reviewed on a regular basis and irregularities and potential problems are reported
Assist with budget compiling for external grant applications
Expense tracking processing
Timesheets monthly processing
Receive purchase order request from relevant parties and ensure that approval is obtained
Communicate with all vendors regarding outstanding deliveries and payment procedure
Petty cash management for department.
Assist on all finance ad-hoc assignments.

Additional Information:

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information. Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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