Junior Debtors Clerk (12-Month FTC) at St Stithians College

Description

Suitably qualified and experienced individuals will be able to deliver on the following responsibilities: 

• Prepare daily and monthly journals with precision and attention to detail
• Process monthly fee billing, ad hoc trip charges, and disbursement invoicing
• Capture and allocate tuition fee payments efficiently
• Receive, verify, and accurately allocate all proof of payments and remittances
• Maintain accurate data capture across all financial systems
• Conduct overflow credit enquiries and assessments
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and financial summaries
• Resolve monthly reconciliation discrepancies promptly
• Own the online payment application cycle – from billing preparation, capturing, maintenance, to resolution of queries
• Address and resolve debtor queries in a timely, professional manner
• Support month-end closing processes and procedures
• Execute general accounting duties as required
• Deliver regular feedback and comprehensive reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

The requirements of the position are:

• Relevant Higher Certificate NQF Level 5
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant finance experience (minimum requirement)
• Working knowledge of ACCPAC and IDU, or similar accounting management solution and budgeting/reporting tools
• Knowledge of Karri or similar online payment applications (advantageous)
• Intermediate MS Excel proficiency (minimum requirement).  A skills test may be administered.  Must be competent in: Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, Data Validation, Advanced Filtering, Formulas, and Data Extractions
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Critical thinking with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional time-management and prioritisation skills
• Deadline-driven with the ability to work effectively under pressure and extended hours when required
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with high speed and accuracy
• Strong work ethic and effective multitasking capabilities
• Collaborative team player
• A clear credit check and a sexual offender’s clearance certificate before employment can commence