Lecturer in Financial Accounting / Reporting

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To facilitate the learning process in Financial Accounting / Corporate Financial Reporting for undergraduate, the majority of whom intend to qualify as a professional via various professional bodies.

• 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, the majority of whom intend to qualify as a professional via various professional bodies - both day and evening groups.
• Undertake research and scholarly activities.
• The potential to supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage with professional bodies and other stakeholders.
• Perform related administrative duties.

• 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 a professional accountant.
• Potential to contribute to the creation of knowledge in research and publication.
• The potential to supervise postgraduate students and be engaged in research and scholarly activities.
• A strong, natural drive to produce 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.

In order to be considered for the lecturer rank, candidates should:

• Possess a professional accounting designation in good standing (or be in the final year of obtaining the designation); or
• Be in possession of an NQF level 8 qualification preferably specialising in Financial Accounting/Corporate Financial Reporting or equivalent ; 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.

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, 10 April 2026.