Chief Officer (post level 8) Department of Finance Job ID: 6474 Duties and Responsibilities Tax Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements. Review local and international tax legislation. Validate tax positions and interpretations. Monitor compliance across entities. Escalate non‑compliance risks to management. Oversee preparation and submission of all tax filings. Coordinate responses to tax audits and inquiries. Track and resolve audit findings. Monitor legislative changes and implement system updates. Financial Reporting Oversight Oversee non‑regulatory financial reporting processes. Validate accuracy and completeness of financial data. Ensure alignment with reporting frameworks. Approve reports prior to submission. Ensure compliance with NRF reporting frameworks. Coordinate external audit for NRF reporting. General Ledger Governance and Financial Structure Govern chart of accounts and account structures. Manage financial hierarchies and reporting structures. Oversee financial system configuration and controls. Control accounting period management processes. Reconciliation and Financial Control Environment Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations. Enforce resolution of outstanding reconciliation items. Strengthen internal controls and financial data integrity. Leadership and Capability Development Lead capability development within the division. Drive process improvement and system optimisation initiatives. Strategic Financial Governance and Oversight Provide strategic oversight of financial data architecture and governance. Inherent Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in accounting or a closely related field. Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in tax, financial reporting, or financial systems. Recommendations Experience within the higher education environment. Knowledge of university systems, policies and procedures. Professional membership to an accountancy body. Key Competencies Results oriented – reliable, responsible, dependable, and able to fulfill obligations. Strategic thinking – focus on details, use logic to address issues, work towards perfection. Business acumen – adhere to rules, follow work regulations, proficient in MS Office. Leading – lead, take charge, offer opinions, cooperate, encourage teamwork. Building coalitions – self‑assured, interact, establish personal connections. Job Details Assumption of duties: 01 July 2026 or as soon as possible Closing date: 12 June 2026 Salary: Available on request. Fringe benefits: pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus, study benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under‑represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. All applicants will be treated fairly in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). #J-18808-Ljbffr