Accountant (P8) (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.
- Maintains NSFAS control accounts
- Maintains Bursaries control accounts
- Maintains student debtors control accounts
- Reconciles high volumes of accounts on a weekly and monthly basis
- Compiles and submit reports and reconciliation
- Reports on reconciliations and performance of external debt collectors
- Timeously allocate NSFAS, and bursaries funding allocations
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of reconciliation division
- Oversees monthly balancing of general ledger reports
Minimum requirements
- B. Com degree in accounting or equivalent
- Minimum of three years financial experience within a Student Finance environment
- Experience in a Higher Education environment within Finance environment (Added advantage)
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Good planning, listening and organising skills
- Excellent accounting abilities.
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Must be honest and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel) essential
- Display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent accounting principles
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good conflict management and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in English
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.
