Director: Student Finances

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Western Cape, South Africa University of the Western CapeUniversiteit van Wes-Kaapland Full time
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Job title : Director: Student Finances jobs in Western Cape

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : March 27, 2024

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Reporting to the Executive Director : Finance & Services , the key responsibilities will include:

Strategically manage and smooth running of the student finances sections. Develop and implement comprehensive financial reporting frameworks that provide accurate and timely reports and insights to support decision making. Management of accuracy and timely student billings and collection functions. Lead the annual billing and collection process, working closely with senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Monitor financial performance against budgeted collections and forecasts, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations for collections and interventions. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to continuously refine business processes. Direct management, development and motivation of the student finance team. Streamline business processes and introduce new systems that will enhance sector best practice. Management of relevant service providers and service level agreements. Management of compliance with legislation and regulations. Reporting on financial matters to various management and governance structures. Design of policies, standard operating procedures and business processes that achieves efficiency and effectiveness. Foster relationships with stakeholders and represent the Department of Finance and the University on various platforms. Management of all student finance audits and regulatory requirements including accounting, annual financial statements calculations and disclosures. Implement and facilitate policy and business processes that support the enhancement of student billings and collections. Participate in various leadership and stakeholder engagements. Ensure data integrity and the use of modern systems to build and maintain business intelligence capabilities, financial reviews and reporting. Manage various special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent Five years in a management role and relevant experience. 

Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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