Senior Data Analyst And Head : Debt Collection (Post Level 7)

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Data Analyst and Head: Debt Collection. The role involves providing operational and strategic support, overseeing debt collection, and managing financial data analysis within the Student Finances Division. Candidates should have an honours degree in finance, at least two years of experience in financial analysis, and strong managerial skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial operations of the university.

Qualifications

• At least two years' previous experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Two to three years' managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in interpreting and creating financial models.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate staff within Bursaries and Student Finances.
• Conduct financial data analysis for planning and strategic objectives.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Honours degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Data Analyst and Head: Debt Collection (Post Level 7)

Senior Data Analyst and Head : Debt Collection (Post Level 7) Join to apply for the Senior Data Analyst and Head : Debt Collection (Post Level 7) role at Stellenbosch University Department Description Operations and Finance Division Student Finances Division Ref.

The core function of this role is to provide operational and strategic support through financial data collection, analysis and reporting; to participate in audits by external companies as well as regular internal audits to ensure that risks are identified promptly and corrected; to serve as the custodian of all data in Student Finances to ensure insightful analysis and reliable collection of data to ensure data integrity and availability; and to manage the personnel within the focus area as well as guide the strategic objective of Student Finances and Stellenbosch University (SU) at large.

The role serves as the Senior Financial Data Analyst for the Student Finances Division and oversees the loan and debt collection function within Student Finances.

The incumbent will report to the Director : Student Finances and work closely with the Deputy Director and Head of Bursaries.

The Student Finances Division oversees various critical areas including undergraduate bursaries and loans, encompassing NSFAS, Student Fees, Student Loans, and Student Cards.

The incumbent prepares financial reports on the University bursaries and loans model that serve management information to the Centre for Bursaries and Loans, the Committee for Bursaries and Loans (KBL), and other relevant financial environments within the University.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Process ownership – take ownership of a process within Bursaries and Student Finances and ensure it is documented, processes are followed, and improvements are initiated and implemented.
• Includes internal controls; data capture, collection and management; internal audits by auditing companies, with special focus on year-end requirements and BEE data collection; special decisions registration and implementation; system improvements to address audit risks; and debt collection and loan management.
• Strategic participation – participate in the strategic planning and implementation of Bursaries and Student Finances.
• Financial data analysis and planning – conduct data analysis to support short- and long-term financial planning and strategic objectives.
• Perform daily, monthly and year-end reconciliations between various subsystems (e.g., bursaries, Student Fees accounts and the General Ledger).
• Support internal and external audits, provide working papers, transaction details and issue resolutions where needed.
• Standard Operating Procedures – adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures of Bursaries and Student Finances.
• Relationships – maintain professional and supportive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Operational management – manage and coordinate staff within a specific environment or focus area.
• Reporting – report operational matters to the line manager on a regular basis, and stand in for the line manager in their absence as required.

Job Requirements

• Honours degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• At least two years' previous experience in financial planning and analysis, data analysis, or a similar role.
• At least two to three years' managerial experience.
• Experience in interpreting and creating financial models and recent accounting practices.
• Proven abilities to plan, organise and prioritise.
• Proven complex operational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to effectively function within a multi-lingual and multi-cultural environment.
• Understanding of data models and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent people management, including guidance within a team context and interpersonal relationships with students, colleagues and academic staff.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.
• Proven computer skills.

How To Apply

The University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application must include a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references) and reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

If you have received no feedback from the University after 4–6 weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries about this post: Mr Gerard Paris at , or Enquiries about remuneration / benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre at (Stellenbosch), (Tygerberg) or email sun‑e‑ Currency: ZAR Commencement Date: 01-Jan- Closing Date: 14-Nov-