Administrative Officer B1: Foreign Payments

Financial Services Division

Duties

• The administration of foreign payments and related services of the University;
• Ensuring that foreign purchases meet the requirements of the University’s Financial Policy, as well as the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) regulations;
• Liaising with the University’s bankers;
• Liaising with internal clients;
• Providing advice regarding the requirements of foreign payments;
• The administration and compilation of the relevant documentation when SARB applications for approval are made;
• Processing payments on the University’s financial system and the e-platform of the banking institutions;
• Processing foreign payment journals;
• The administration of additions and changes to the foreign creditors’ master file;
• Providing related accounting functions within the Financial Services Division;
• Stand-in responsibility for sundry payments in the Division.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification;
• At least 2 years proven experience with and good knowledge of SARB regulations and the administration of foreign payments;
• Proven ability to operate effectively as part of a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Recommendation

• Proven experience and knowledge of Stellenbosch University’s, or a similar institution’s, financial system.

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries regarding job content: Aiza Majiet, Director: Financial Services, on 021 808 4544 , or on faizam@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753