Reconciliation Officer (P9) (Revenue & Administration: Student Finance)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Enforce policy and procedures
- Administer day-to-day operation of reconciliation division
- Adhere to policy and procedures regarding accounts and reconciliation
- Compile and submit monthly financial reports
- Liaise with auditors (internal and external) during the annual UJ audit
- Assist Management to plan, co-ordinate and manage the annual budget for Student Finance.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements of the DOE
- Prepare and capture monthly reconciliations between the sub-systems and the GL.
- Provide relevant statistics to Management.
Minimum requirements
- Diploma/Advanced certificate in Accountancy/Finance (NQF 6)
- At least three to five years' experience in finance or similar environment
- Good understanding of accounting principles
- Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel) is essential
- Good presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Good planning, listening and organising skills.
- Good understanding of accounting
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes
- Experience in a higher education environment will take preference, especially within the finance environment
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Good conflict management and decision making skills
- Proficiency in English would be an advantage
- Experience within the Student finance environment
- Good computer skills (MS Office Suite, ITS, Oracle).
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
