Financial Officer I: External Bursaries (P10) (Finance: Revenue Administration: Student Finance) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
Student Finance is a support sub-department under the Revenue Administration division. Student Finance is responsible for the administration of NSFAS funding, Bursaries (internal & external) and Student Debtors. Student Finance strives to provide excellent service to all students, parents, sponsors, donors, internal and external clients.
The sub-department is decentralised across all four campuses where NSFAS, Bursaries and student account enquiries can be accessed. The successful candidate will be required to assist on all campuses.
Responsibilities:
- Liaising with students/parents/donors at all levels.
- Enforce policy and procedures.
- Administer bursary applications and allocate bursaries.
- Perform reconciliation per bursary allocation.
- Follow-up on terms of donors in administering refund requests.
- Follow-up on all sponsor outstanding debt.
- Liaise with clients regarding academic results, arrangements and terms of bursaries paid to students, whilst complying with POPIA.
- Resolve all bursary related enquiries.
- Prepare and capture journals.
- Perform monthly reconciliation for external funders.
- Administer all operational daily activities on accounts.
- Prepare payment (refund) requests for students and/or sponsors and do follow ups to ensure correct payments are issued on time.
- Ensure all administration duties (e.g. filing) are maintained and up to date.
- Proactively establish and maintain good working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform ad hoc tasks.
- Ensure that audit queries are resolved timeously.
Minimum requirements
- A National Diploma or relevant qualification (NQF 6) in Accounting or Financial Management.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ financial experience within an institution of higher learning.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
Recommendations:
- Proficiency in both English and a second language would be an advantage.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes.
- Good conflict management and decision-making skills.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Good computer skills (MS Office Suite, ITS).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good presentation skills and attention to detail.
- Good planning, listening and organising skills.
- Excellent accounting abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.