PERMANENT SENIOR SPECIALIST: CONTINUOUS VERIFICATION VACANCY AT NSFAS

NSFAS is looking for suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Senior Specialist Continuous Verification vacancy. The Closing Date for applications is the 29th August 2024

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:

POSITION: SENIOR SPECIALIST CONTINUOUS VERIFICATION

VACANCY NO: 26 of 2024/25

TYPE & GRADE: D1 – PERMANENT

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

NQF7 Level qualification in commerce, information systems or related qualifications.
Driver’s License
Extensive experience (5+ years) in financial systems particularly in two or more of the following functions: data analysis, disbursements, financial reporting and forecasting.
Experience (min. 2 years) in the education sector/industry
Computer literacy – Intermediate MS Package Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in SQL and Excel for data analysis and reporting
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement/management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Understanding and knowledge of compliance with legislation, policy and procedures in regard to financial systems
Knowledge and experience of relevant regulations and policies

Preferred

Extensive experience (8+ years) in financial systems particularly in two or more of the following functions: data analysis, disbursements, financial reporting and forecasting.
Extensive experience (8+ years) in the education sector/industry
Experience with validation of data against standards determined by external stakeholders.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Effective Communication & Consultation
Attention to detail/ Quality Control
Monitoring & Evaluation
Risk Awareness
Integrity
Accountability
Planning & Organising (e.g. prioritisation & time management)
Problem Analysis
Decision Making (Judgement)
Emotional Intelligence
Resilience & Composure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Strategic/Operations Objectives Implementation

Manage the funder setup process, including defining process cycle dates, disbursement mapping, and allowance caps
Analyse outstanding academic results and funding lists to ensure accurate data
Resolve exceptions using SQL and Excel to analyse outstanding migrations
Identify passed records within N+ and outstanding funding
Communicate and resolve exceptions
Compare previous funding to current academic year funding to identify discrepancies
Review registrations received and generate reports from SQL or Excel
Pinpoint potential exceptions and communicate resolutions
Provide oversight on the duplicate registrations process
Manage the duplicate registration process and responses
Analyse and apply duplicate registration resolutions, including reversing records paid to incorrect institutions and processing unpaid records
Handle adjustment exceptions and communicate with stakeholders
Identify and resolve adjustment exceptions
Analyse adjustment received for potential budget implications
Review projection files to confirm correct students and amounts being disbursed and communicate the data to the finance department
Communicate exclusions with exclusion reasons
Reconcile paid records
Report on disbursements paid
Manage the cancellation process and communicate with stakeholders
Create a dedicated mailbox for cancellations
Transfer data to SQL Server to be included in disbursement runs
Calculate reversals and communicate to the finance department

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CLOSING DATE: 29 AUGUST 2024

Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.

Enquiries: Email: thokozilem@nsfas.org.za

Interested applicants Interested applicants must complete an NFSAS Employment Application Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and names of three contactable referees.

Interested applicants must apply via this link: Senior Specialist Continuous Verification

NSFAS Senior Specialist Continuous Verification Vacancy

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