Finance Officer

Ideal & Selected Candidates; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Mbombela/Nelspruit is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, compliance, and leading the finance department. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in an educational or non-profit setting. A tertiary qualification in finance or accounting is required. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ financial management or senior accounting experience.
• Preferred experience in an educational or non-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance and governance.
• Conduct financial reporting.
• Prepare for audits and annual reviews.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting

Leadership

Bilingual in Afrikaans & English

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or related

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: FINANCE OFFICER

Area: Mbombela/Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Industry: Educational / Non-Profit

Position Overview: The Financial Officer is responsible for the effective financial management of the school, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with both best practice standards and the legal requirements set out in the South African Schools Act (SASA). This role requires not only strong technical expertise in finance, but also exceptional leadership to manage the finance department, train and mentor staff, and work closely with the School Governing Body (SGB) and Principal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance and Governance
• Audit and Annual Review

Qualifications

• 3–5 Years’ financial management or senior accounting
• Educational or non-profit environment (preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or related
• Bilingual in Afrikaans & English

Salary Package

• Depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications

Reference

Reference# Finance Officer, Mbombela/Nelspruit

Notes

Ideal & Selected Candidates

Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.