Assistant Accountant: Creditors – Namibia University of Science and Technology

Job Description

JOIN THE OFFICE OF THE BURSAR

The Office of the Bursar is dedicated to delivering efficient, accurate and compliant financial services that underpin the University’s mission and strategic priorities. We invite applications from motivated, detail-oriented and results-driven professionals for the position of Assistant Accountant: Creditors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team, where precision, accountability and sound financial management are essential. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting budgetary control processes, and enhancing service delivery within a dynamic and evolving institutional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Budgeting and Expenditure functions in ensuring the effective functioning of the creditors’ section through the consistent application of policies, procedures and financial controls.
• Control and verify all creditor payments to ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act, as well as institutional policies and procedures, and ensure that payments are processed accurately, efficiently and within prescribed timelines.
• Oversee the end-to-end payment process by verifying payment data generated from the ITS system, ensuring that correct supplier bank details are loaded, and resolving discrepancies or disputes arising from incomplete documentation, invoice variances or outstanding statements.
• Ensure that all creditor-related queries are addressed promptly and professionally, thereby maintaining good relationships with internal stakeholders and service providers.
• Supervise, guide and support subordinate staff within the creditors’ section to ensure productivity, adherence to procedures and continuous development. This includes monitoring performance, ensuring proper filing and record-keeping, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and integrity of the Creditor section by ensuring compliance, minimising financial risk, and upholding service excellence.
• Provide professional support to staff members, service providers, and auditors at all times and perform any other related and reasonable duties as assigned by superiors.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting and Finance is required, together with a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in a creditors’ environment within a medium to large-sized organisation or institution, including exposure to supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound knowledge of creditors’ administration, including the accurate and timely processing of payments in line with procurement policies and procedures. Experience in managing payment cycles, maintaining creditor records, and ensuring compliance with financial controls is essential. A working knowledge of import VAT and withholding tax, together with experience in bank reconciliations and journal processing, will be required. Candidates must possess strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, and a strong customer service orientation are essential, along with the ability to engage professionally with internal stakeholders, service providers and auditors. Proficiency in ITS and the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word) is required. Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability and sound judgement are critical. Experience in supervising or guiding staff will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Apply online: nust.mcidirecthire.com

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

REF Code: NUST#35