South Africa: Lecturer in Financial Accounting posted by Nelson Mandela University

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.
• 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 and/or postgraduate students intending to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA).
• Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication.
• Relevant knowledge of research methodologies in the field of Financial Reporting/ Corporate Financial Reporting or be engaged in research and scholarly activities.
• The innate desire to deliver work of an excellent standard.
• Very strong communication (written / verbal) skills.
• Initiative and the 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.

Added advantages and preferences:

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for this post, candidates must:

• 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 honours 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 at least 3 years experience 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. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Contact person: Prof A Singleton Tel: (***)***-****         E-mail: *****@*****.co.za

The successful candidate will be required to commence duties as soon as possible.