Accountant Student Finance at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in revenue and account receivable management.
• Knowledge of tertiary fee planning and administration.
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the National Debt Collection Act, NSFAS Act (Act 56 of 1999), National Credit Act (Act 34 of 2005), constitutional institutions, and public entities.
• Knowledge of the Vat Act.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of student liaison practices.
• Communication skills.
• Institutional knowledge of Higher Education environment.
• Knowledge of financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of student registration targets process and student fee collection plans/targets.
• Knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to the collection of, Higher Education Act.
• Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution.

Summary of Duties:

• Billing, Credit and Debt Collection Management
• Special Funding, Study Assistance and Bursaries
• Student Debtors’ Control
• Stakeholder Relations
• Reporting