Director: Student Finance

3 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Stellenbosch University Finance Division Student Finance Division Director: Student Finance (Job Level 5) (Stellenbosch Campus) Ref. FIN/029/0225 The Student Finance Divisions functions include the following: Management of student accounts, including enquiries, payment of bursaries, collection of outstanding fees. Central management of student fee debtors, including processing of invoices, issuing of credit notes, handling enquiries, collection of outstanding debt. Management of undergraduate bursaries, including allocations, follow-up, compliance with funder requirements and reporting. Management of student loans, including follow-up, collection of outstanding loans and compliance with funder requirements. Management of the cashiers function for all cash payments made at Stellenbosch University (SU). Duties: Acting as head of the Division: Student Finance, including Undergraduate Bursaries. Managing staff and the operational budget of the Division. Manage risks within the division incl. outstanding debt, debt collection, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Managing and operating the Student Finance Divisions operating systems. Driving communication processes with students and other external clients, including. maintenance of the yearbook. Preparing reports for management and other stakeholders. Providing input for the preparation of the University's integrated budget. Providing regular variance reports between budgeted and actual student fees. Providing input for completion of year-end and audit procedures. Representing the Finance Division at management level, other departments, faculties and external clients. Monitoring compliance with financial policies and procedures. Reviewing reconciliations and control accounts of the relevant departments. Developing and implementing relevant policies. Providing financial advice to the University and external clients. Handling telephone, walk-in and email queries about financial procedures and systems. Providing input and assistance with the development and integration of IT systems relevant to the environment (including Oracle Cloud Financials and the Academia Cloud Student Administration System). Requirements: SAICA registered Chartered Accountant with completed articles and an honours degree. At least five years relevant managerial experience. Proven experience in personnel management. Excellent skills in judgment, decision-making and problem-solving. Strong organisational and planning skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure. A strong accounting and financial background. Time management skills. The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. The ability to take initiative and provide guidance on senior level. Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Recommendations: Three years experience in a higher teaching or similar institution. MBA. Experience with debt collection.


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