Manager II (Bursaries) (P7) ( Financial Governance & 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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Authorise journals and student refunds
- Administer all operational daily activities on accounts
- Authorise general payments related to bursaries and financial aid
- Prepares monthly reconciliation
- Prepares analysis and relevant information for management reporting
- Manages Student Finance awareness campaign process in conjunction with the Senior Manager
- Manages the execution of identified strategies within Student Finance
- Management of bursaries function
- Performs other ad hoc tasks as requested by the line manager
- Enforces the University policy and procedures regarding bursaries and financial aid
- Ensures timeous compilation of the Bursaries Booklet and procedures
- Assists the Senior Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing the annual budget for bursaries division
- Provide relevant statistics to Management
- Liaises with clients regarding academic results, arrangements, and bursaries-related inquiries
- Build and strengthen relationships between Internal and External Stakeholders at UJ
- Liaises with the Student Enrolment Centre
- Liaises with auditors (internal and external) during the annual UJ audit
- Liaises 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
- Manage, review and approve bursaries and allowances
Minimum requirements
- B. Com Degree with Accountancy or a relevant financial qualification (NQF 7) degree
- Minimum of three to five years' of finance-related experience
- Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience
- Flexibility to work on all 4 campuses as and when required
- Experience in working on ITS and Oracle computer systems will be an advantage
- 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 organising skills
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to work under pressure with large volumes
- 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.
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.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
