School Accountant Clerk

Sandown H School; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring accurate billing, and preparing financial reports. Candidates must hold a bookkeeping or accounting qualification and possess over 2 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Ability to function effectively in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial operations of the school.
• Drive the annual OPEX and CAPEX budget processes.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Customer-centric approach

Multitasking ability

Education

Diploma or degree in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the finance business partner and manage the overall financial operations of the school
• Participate in campus management and brand campus meetings
• Drive and manage theannual OPEX and CAPEX budget processes
• Monitor school expenses and ensure alignment with budgets
• Ensure accurate billing for customers and third parties
• Overseeprocurement and accounts payable
• Manage bursaries, discounts, and ensure all processes are adhered to
• Oversee debt management and collections, including events, grade camps, and sports tours
• Preparetimely and accurate financial reports, month-end reconciliations, and CAPEX submissions
• Ensureaccurate income and expense reportingand support the school principal with budgetary control
• Act as a liaison between the school and Group Shared Services

Requirements & Experience

• Bookkeeping or accounting qualification iploma or degree
• 2 years’ experiencein a similar finance or accounting role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Exceptionalattention to detailand organisation
• Ability to function effectively inhigh-pressure environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Task-driven and customer-centric
• Comfortable working in Excel and other accounting systems
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines consistently