Senior Assistant Officer: Financial Administrator (post level 12) (Job ID: 5724) – (1414) needed at University of the Free State
Job title : Senior Assistant Officer: Financial Administrator (post level 12) (Job ID: 5724) – (1414)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : June 03, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities:
Financial administration:
- Communicate daily between departments of the faculty and the UFS finances department regarding ALL financial matter e.g., create new entities, routing, payments, general ledger transactions.
- Assist with training of processes and procedures of general financial administration e.g., requesting of purchase order to finalisation of payment.
- Prepare recon, reports and support audit process of grants and external funds.
- Request and recon payments to student’s accounts for funds received by grants and for bursaries.
- Assist with preparing of Faculty budgets and allocations.
- Follow up and resolve ALL financial queries.
- Prepare financial statements for financial committee meetings and at the request of heads.
- Community Based Education (CBE) financial queries and support.
Client Support:
- Support Heads of Departments and staff members regarding financial issues and advice on UFS financial policies daily to ensure compliance.
Internal Reporting:
- Assist in preparing financial summaries and report on all income and expenditures as requested.
General Administration:
- General Office Administration e.g., typing, correspondence, filing, record-keeping, the handling of telephone; general enquiries.
- Manage parking allocations and payments.
Inherent Job requirements:
- Relevant B-degree on NQF Level 7 or a relevant three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in financial administration.
Recommendations:
- Relevant experience in Student Administration at a Higher Education Institution.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Proficiency in Sesotho will serve as a strong recommendation.
Key Competencies Required:
Results-oriented:
- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people
Required Documents
- Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document.
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
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