Registration Finance Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

ADvTECH; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH in Midrand is seeking a Registration Finance Administrator to support student finance during the busy registration period. You will handle routine finance queries, bursary documentation, and maintain accurate records across finance systems.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and proficient MS Office/Excel skills. Prior experience in higher education finance is advantageous, with a focus on reliability and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NSC required.
• Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with routine finance-related queries during registration period.
• Receive, check and capture bursary applications and supporting documents.
• Provide administrative support to Finance during registration and update financial records.
• Accurately capture information on systems and maintain records; assist with reports and filings.
• Escalate complex queries to Finance team as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Planning and Organising

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 / NSC

Finance/Accounting/Business Admin Cert or Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Finance

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Waterfall Campus has a vacancy for Registration Finance Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Finance Query Support

• Assist students with routine finance-related queries during the registration period, including account balances, payments, statements, debit orders, bursary status and general finance processes.
• Provide accurate information within defined guidelines and escalation complex or unresolved queries to the relevant Finance team member.

Bursary Administration and Documentation

• Receive, check and capture bursary applications and supporting documentation.
• Verify that required documents have been submitted, maintain accurate records, follow up on outstanding information and assist with the processing of approved/declined bursary outcomes in accordance with established procedures.

Registration Finance Administration

• Provide administrative support to the Finance Department during registration, including capturing and updating student financial information, assisting with payment-related queries, processing documentation and maintaining accurate records tosupport efficient registration.

Finance Administration, Data Management and Stakeholder Support

• Accurately capture and maintain information on relevant systems and spreadsheets; perform basic checks for completeness and accuracy; maintain electronic and physical records; provide professional and timely support to students, campus staff and other stakeholders; and assist with general Finance administration, reporting, document preparation, filing, scanning, email correspondence and other operational requirements.
• Escalate discrepancies, complex queries or matters requiring further intervention to the appropriate Finance team member.

Competencies / Skills required

• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Customer / Student Focus
• Communication Skills
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving and Judgement
• Computer Literacy and Data Accuracy
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer Focus and Empathy
• Accountability and Reliability
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Initiative and Proactivity

Minimum Qualification Requirement

• Minimum ofGrade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• A Certificate or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.

Minimum Work Experience Requirement

• At least 1 year of relevant administrative, finance, student services, bursary or customer service experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in a higher education environment will be an advantage

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Emerisisan Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.