Financial Assistant P001432
Listing reference: nwu_002171
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 10 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: REMUNERATION: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINANCE AND FINANCIAL RELATED SYSTEMS
POSITION NUMBER: P001432
VACANCY: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2–YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Facilitate student accounts and bursary related inquiries related to allowance and accommodation payouts for Potchefstroom campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office Administration
- Administer corrections and levies on student accounts.
- Process adjustments and cancellations based on information received.
- Administration for bursary students.
- Regularly review credit balances for students not registered and clear old accounts.
- Accurate record keeping.
Enquiries
- General enquiries via telephone, email and at counters.
- Actively attend to generic e-mail account.
- Respond to enquiries within 48 hours.
- Assist registered and prospective students with quotations.
- Assist with all enquiries from external stakeholders with financial and general enquiries.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with external bursars.
Processing payouts
- Receive and control requests for completeness including.
- Evaluate and approve lease agreements.
- Ensure relevant documentation is included.
- Evaluate payout requests and prepare payment lists.
- Prepare and send out communication to students.
- Capture corrections on accounts.
- Update daily reports.
Ad-Hoc Tasks
- Assisting with ad hoc tasks as requested by line manager.
Occupational OHS protocol Health & Safety (OHS)
- OHS protocol.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- A minimum of 2 years' financial and/or accounting knowledge.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- An undergrad qualification with finance or accounting subjects.
- A minimum of 1 year experience within the tertiary education environment with allowance/accommodation payouts.
- Knowledge of the VSS System.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills.
- Computer Literate in MS Office.
- Punctual.
- Good communication skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Client service orientated.
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
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: Ms Hanlie Myburgh: 018 299 2614
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 2624
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 December 2023
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.
