Financial Assistant Potchefstroom - North-West University - Potchefstroom

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: STUDENT FINANCES AND FINANCIAL RELATED SYSTEMS POSITION NUMBER: V000023 VACANCY: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PEROMNES GRADE: 13 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Facilitate student accounts and bursary related inquiries related to general inquiries, 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 Inquiries · General inquiries 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 parties. Processing payouts · Receive and control requests for completeness including evaluate and approve lease agreements. · Ensure relevant documentation is included. · Evaluate and compile relevant documentation for preparation of payment lists. · Prepare and send out communication to students as approved by line manager. · Capture corrections on accounts. · Update daily reports . Ad-Hoc Tasks · Assisting with ad hoc tasks as requested by line manager Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) · Adherence to Covid-protocols · Participation in fire evacuation drills and bomb threats · Reporting at the central assembly point for roll-calls · General safety training · Loss control · Storage and stacking · Reporting any type of risk immediately · Adherence to safety · Access control in office and building · Grade 12 (NQF level 4). · A minimum of 2 years' financial and/or account experience. ADDED ADVANTAGES: · An undergrad qualification with finance or accounting subjects. · A minimum of 1 year experience within the tertiary education environment working with accommodation allowances. · A minimum of year experience VSS system knowledge. 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 Anandi Keyrney 018 299 2616 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Thabang Makgotloe: 018 299 2624 CLOSING DATE: 17 May 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. 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. Apply Now

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