Senior Manager: Student Accounts - (B764.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Key Performance Areas:

• Effective Management of Student Debtors.
• Effective and efficient management of Student Financial Clearances.
• Review and reconciliation of Funder accounts & Student Fee statements.
• Effective and efficient management of student refunds, Student allowances, and any other payments to students (merit awards, academic awards, etc.)
• Development and Implementation of policies, guidelines, and processes relating to Student Debtors.

Reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• M+4, Postgraduate in Accounting or equivalent.
• 7 years’ experience in which accounting competencies have been gained, with a specific focus on Debt Collection.
• SAICA registration (registered accountant) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Higher Education will be advantageous

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the value and importance of internal financial controls.
• Knowledge and understanding of account reconciliations.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full student funding cycle, including invoicing, collections, refunds, allowances, and third-party payments.
• Ability to interpret and implement debt policies and MANCO directives.
• Ability to use financial systems, reporting tools, and student information systems.
• Ability to develop, implement, and review student debtor policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to compile comprehensive and consolidated financial reports and statements.
• Ability to compile, implement, and review payment plans for student debt.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work with senior management and other relevant stakeholders in the institution to provide student financial insights and advice.
• Excellent judgement, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• A strong focus on customer service to students and all other stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work with senior management and other relevant stakeholders in the institution to provide student financial insights and advice.
• Excellent judgement, analytical and critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• A strong focus on customer service to students and all other stakeholder groups.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take responsibility for actions and tasks.

Advert Closing Date

15/1/2026