ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Listing reference: nwu_000851
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 29 June 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINANCE AND FINANCIAL-RELATED SYSTEMS
POSITION NAME: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
POSITION NUMBER: PC07340
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: 9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reconciliation of NWU Student Debtor related accounts and control over NWU student account matters
1. Reconciliations of NWU Student Debtor related accounts:
- Monthly reconciliations of several Student Debtor related accounts for the approval of the campus managers of Student Accounts and Bursaries
- Follow up on reconciling items for corrections with each campus
- Compiling of KFS correction journals
- Maintenance of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of each applicable reconciliation process
2. Back-office control over student credit refunds:
- Weekly reporting on credit refunds on student accounts
- Follow-up and reporting on discrepancies
3. Administration of Student Account matters
- Composition of VSS Codes for alignment
- Preparing and processing of BPEL (mass uploading) files on VSS for campuses
- Management of debit-and credit amounts R150 on student accounts
- Handling, recon and follow up of student deceased estates
- Realpay reconciliation and levies
- Assistance with open days and registration period
4. Allowances
- Assist with accommodation applications for bursary students
- Providing of data to frontline staff members to handle follow-up enquires on allowances and payments of accommodation
- Reconciliation and compiling of a monthly check- list to identify and correct discrepancies in allowances charged, levied, and paid
- Allocations of re-payments from General Ledger to student accounts
5. Ad Hoc
- Assist with reasonable and ad-hoc task that are assigned by the manager within the line of duty
- Back-up assistance to Student Accounts of each campus
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 is essential
- B Com Degree (NQF 7) or Diploma (NQF 6) specialising in Accounting/ Financial Accounting is essential
- Knowledge of NWU systems such as VSS-STG/REC and KFS systems is desirable
- 4 years’ experience in a Financial and/or accounts environment is essential
- 3 years Advanced experience in Excel is essential
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Accuracy
- Numerical competent and accurate with attention to detail
- Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and Email)
- Analytical and Problem-solving ability
- Punctual
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Independent functioning without close supervision
- Critical thinking
- Good communication skills
- Effective Time Management
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Hanlie Myburgh 018- 399 2614
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mpho Langa 018-399-2170
CLOSING DATE: 28 June 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity. Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
