ASSISTANT MANAGER, BURSARY DEPARTMENT

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• At least 6-8 years of experience in credit control, bursary/finance operations, preferably in a higher education institution.

• High level of integrity, maturity, initiative and independent.

• Able to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks within tight schedules/deadlines.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to lead a team and resolve operational issues effectively.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Descriptions

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Bursary Department, who is responsible for managing student payment systems, cash collection and control, credit control and payment management, and general administration within the college.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the management of student payment systems for registration and enrolment.

• Work with academic departments, PTPTN, and Student Accommodation Unit on payment structures, related schemes, and hostel charges.

• Ensure all payment-related processes comply with the relevant policies, guidelines, and regulations.

• Oversee daily cash collection and ensure all records are accurate.

• Check and confirm daily cash balances and resolve any differences.

• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed.

• Ensure the credit control team follows up with students who have overdue payments.

• Monitor the payment status of PTPTN-funded students.

• Ensure the monthly report on outstanding student payments is prepared and submitted for review by the relevant departments.

• Conduct briefings for new students to explain available payment options.