Lecturer in Financial Accounting /Corporate Financial Reporting

SUMMARY:
Facilitate the learning process in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting (by taking r

POSITION INFO:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate the learning process in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting (by taking responsibility for course material, lectures, tutorials and setting and moderating assessments) for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the majority of whom intend to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) – both day and evening groups.
• Undertake research and scholarly activities.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
• Perform related administrative duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge in the theory and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), recent trends and developments in the field, evidenced, among others, by a sound record of accomplishment of academic performance in the subject area.
• Experience in facilitating learning for undergraduate students intending to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
• Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication.
• The innate desire to deliver work of an excellent standard.
• Strong communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Initiative and motivation to work without needing extensive supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience in the facilitation and management of large diverse student groups.
• Experience in blended learning practices.
• Experience and a thorough understanding of trending technologies including data and/or accounting analytics.
• Involvement in professional activities or with professional bodies and other stakeholders.

Added advantages and preferences:

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should:

• Be a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (or should have passed the professional examinations and be in the final year of obtaining the designation) ;
• Be in possession of an Honour’s degree or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification specialising in Financial Accounting/Corporate Financial Reporting *; and
• Have at least 3 years relevant or related working experience in Financial Accounting/Corporate Financial Reporting and/or in the facilitation of learning in undergraduate and/or postgraduate Financial Accounting/Corporate Financial Reporting courses.

* Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress towards a Master’s degree specialising in Financial Accounting/Corporate Financial Reporting.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 06 June 2025.

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