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Financial Officer - Debt Collection (Internal Advert) (2290)

Overview

Reference
2290

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
27 March 2026

Closing date
10 Apr 2026 20:59


COREPURPOSEOFJOB
  • To ensure the processing and effective administration of handed over student accounts & Accounts Receivable in compliance with Nelson Mandela University policies and procedures, as well as administration and processing of written off bad debts.

KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of batch uploads of electronic payment files from external debt collectors.
  • Validate process and monitor write-off of accounts within the Institution.
  • Accounts receivable processing of journals and account monitoring of handed over cases.
  • Handle written and verbal enquiries.
  • Validation & verification processing of non-active student accounts.

 

 

CORECOMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
  • Financial Management skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, the candidate must have

  • Matric with Financial Accounting I, with at least three years’ experience in a financial environment.
  • National Diploma in a finance qualification with at least two to three years’ experience in a financial environment. Banking experience would be advantageous.
  • Applicants are subject to reference, credit and criminal checks.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 10 April 2026.


Contact information

Nomthunzi Tsotsobe