Finance Administrator

Brentwood; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and learning firm in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate has a strong financial administration background and will support daily operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with policies. Key responsibilities include managing student enrollments, processing invoices, and handling debt collection. A Matric certificate and a diploma in Financial Management are required, along with 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience in the education industry is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage student enrollment process.
• Process credit checks.
• Manage student bursary application process.
• Prepare and process student invoices.
• Identify and allocate payments.
• Handle debt collection.
• Submit bad debts report.
• Reconcile student accounts.
• Prepare student refunds.
• Send out student statements.
• Manage student queries.
• Oversee procurement and accounts payables.
• Organize student files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Financial management knowledge

Accounting software experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or certificate in Financial Management

Tools

Student management system

Accounting system

Job description

Overview

Our Client in the education and learning industry based in Midrand is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Finance Administrator to join their dynamic team.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in financial administration, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy and efficiency.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or certificate in Financial Management

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Education industry finance experience is an added advantage
• Accounting software / system experience
• Highly proficient in MS-Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Duties

• Manage student enrollment process.
• Process credit checks.
• Manage student bursary application process.
• Prepare and process student invoices on Student management system and Accounting system.
• Identify and allocate payments on Student management system.
• Debt collection daily.
• Manage, Update and Submit Debtors Age analysis with comments on a weekly basis.
• Compile and submit a report on Bad debts over 6 months to be handed over to the lawyers.
• Reconcile student accounts on Student management system and Accounting system.
• Prepare and compile student refunds and gather supporting documents weekly.
• Send out student statements monthly.
• Management of student queries via email and telephone.
• Procurement and Accounts Payables.
• Organize and maintain student files (both digital and physical) and performing other administrative duties as needed.
• Assist with other adhoc tasks by management.