Senior Financial Assistant (V002629)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Perform financial and administrative tasks in the Student Accounts and Bursaries department on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administration of private accommodation for bursary students
- Receiving lease agreements and payment request.
- Ensure completeness of documents.
- Compile complete database of landlords (4 x per annum and ad – hoc).
- Reconcile and maintain the payments schedule after each payment run.
- Assist with landlord and student enquiries.
Financial Processing
- Initiate transactions on the Kuali Financial Systems (KFS).
- Procurement for Student Accounts and Bursaries Department – purchasing from external suppliers as well as from NWU Stores.
- Monthly control of GL detailed reports and allocations. Correction to be done with relevant e-doc.
- Assist with reconciliations of selected accounts at month-end.
- Bank Administration – daily review of bank deposits and provide allocations to be receipted. Follow up on un-allocated deposits.
Assets Controller
- Recording of assets purchased.
- Review and maintain asset register at least 4 x per annum.
Enquiries & Reports
- Assist with all general enquiries within the student accounts and bursaries.
- Assist with sending communication to students.
- Assist with the sending of messages to students on the Ami-cell system.
- Assist Bursary Office with data analysis and compiling of reports and templates.
Ad-Hoc
- Assist with all reasonable and ad hoc tasks that might surface in the line of duty in the Student Accountants and Bursaries Department.
Minimum requirements
- An advanced certificate in Accounting (NQF level 5).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in financial processing.
- A minimum of one (1) year advanced Microsoft Office experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in payments and reconciliations.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE
- A minimum of one (1) year experience within a tertiary education environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, E-mail).
- Numerical Skills.
- Able to work accurately and with minimum supervision.
- Be able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines as set.
- Punctual.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Client service orientated – a positive attitude towards multicultural clients.
- Ability to function in a team as well as independently.
- Time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
REMUNERATION:
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: Lize Bierman at Lize.bierman@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 2994 958
CLOSING DATE: 15 November 2024
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.
