SUMMARY:
Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full finance function? Join a dynamic education-focused organisation where your financial expertise, attention to detail, and operational support will play a key role in driving campus success.
POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
A well-established education-focused organisation is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accountant to oversee the full finance function.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong bookkeeping and accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to drive financial efficiency and control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full finance function for the campus
- Partner with campus leadership on financial management and expenditure control
- Manage annual operational and capital budget processes
- Analyse monthly management accounts and report financial findings
- Monitor daily income and expenditure against budgets
- Oversee procurement, accounts payable, and supplier processes
- Manage debtors, collections, and payment follow-ups
- Ensure discounts, bursaries, and financial processes are accurately applied
- Prepare monthly reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting
- Review and submit accurate billing information
- Monitor event and activity budgets
- Review payroll information and discuss findings with management
- Provide financial guidance and support to internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Train staff on finance-related processes where required
Job Experience and Skills Required:Completed Matric
Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification advantageous
7 - 10 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment
Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting
Strong understanding of accounts payable and debt management processes
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