FINANCIAL ASSISTANT (P002730 & P000197) (2 Positions)
Listing reference: nwu_000232
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 October 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market-related.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINANCES & FINANCIAL RELATED SYSTEMS (SFFS)
POSITION NUMBER: P002730 & P000197
VACANCY: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT (2 Positions)
PEROMNES GRADE: 13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Facilitate student accounts and bursary related inquiries for Potchefstroom campus
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
· Administer corrections and levies on student accounts, Transfer of funds
· Check system and account issues, administration for bursary students and accurate record keeping
2. INQUIRIES
· General inquiries via telephone, email and at counters, handling of Varsite Vending inquiries, check and/or change of account email addresses, assist registered and prospective students with quotations
3. CANCELLATIONS
· Administer outstanding fees on student accounts (fines, study material etc.)
· Reconciliation on student account.
· Prepare and send out communication to students and parents. Accurate record keeping
4. AD-HOC TASKS
· Administer ad-hoc tasks
5. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS)
· Adhere to OHS protocol.
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: Mrs Elrie Stewart on 018 299 2694
Elrie.Stewart@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Refiloe Khabo on 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 08 October 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Grade 12 with Maths or Accounting as subject
· 2 Years’ financial or account experience
· 2 Years’ communication experience in Afrikaans & English
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Knowledge of the NWU systems
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Accuracy
· Computer literate (Excel, Word, Groupwise)
· Problem solving skills
· Numerical skills
· Be able to work under pressure
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Must be able to function independently and as part of a team
· Must demonstrate professional experience in customer services
· Organizational capability and multicultural customer service mindset
