Manager II: NSFAS (P7) (Finance: Revenue & Administration: Student Finance)
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
The Incumbent will be expected to:
Responsibilities:
- Monthly submissions and progress reports.
- Relevant presentations per environmental requirements.
- Manage the follow up on outstanding debts.
- Authorise journals and student refunds.
- Manages all operational daily activities on NSFAS accounts.
- Authorise general payments related to NSFAS.
- Prepares monthly reconciliations and sign off on subordinates’ reconciliations.
- Prepare analysis and relevant information for management reporting.
- Prepares close-out process reconciliations.
- Request credit-return files and manage reconciliation and payment thereof.
- Manages Student Finance awareness campaign process in conjunction with the Senior Managers.
- Manages the execution of identified strategies within Student Finance.
- Management of student Financial Aid function of the university.
- Performs other ad hoc tasks as requested by the line manager.
- Enforces the University policy and procedures regarding Student debtors and financial aid.
- Review and establishing new standard operating procedures per requirement.
- Assists the Senior Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing the annual budget.
- Provide relevant statistics for Management reporting.
- Liaise with clients regarding academic results, arrangements, and student debtors-related inquiries.
- Build and strengthen relationships between Internal and External Stakeholders at UJ.
- Liaises with the relevant internal stakeholders, i.e. Student Enrolment Centre, DIPEM.
- Liaise with auditors (internal and external) during the annual UJ audit.
- Liaise with the SRC about ad hoc situations related to students.
- Manages staff, prepares work schedules, and assigns specific duties.
- Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Timeous identification of risks and the mitigation thereof.
Minimum requirements
- B. Com Degree with Accountancy or a relevant financial qualification (NQF7) degree
- Minimum of three to five years of finance-related experience
- Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience
- Experience in working on ITS and Oracle computer systems will be an advantage
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Solid understanding and application of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Customer Service Orientation and negotiation skills
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced Computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Good accounting skills
- The ability to function independently in a high-pressure environment
- Good interpersonal relations skills and a client-service orientation
- Good people management and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
- Good planning, listening and organizing skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Recommendations:
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes
- Good conflict management and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in English
- Flexibility to work on all 4 campuses as and when required
- Experience within a tertiary education environment will be an advantage
- Relevant NSFAS experience will be an advantage
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.
