School Finance & Payroll Lead

ADvTECH; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH is seeking a Finance Officer at the school level to provide financial support to staff and parents, liaising between the school and Group Shared Services. Responsibilities include payroll input, budget control, and reconciliation of various accounts.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor Commerce in Accounting or a Certificate in Bookkeeping. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Commerce in Accounting or Certificate in Bookkeeping.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Experience with payroll, budget control, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Payroll: Checks monthly payroll, reconciling payrolls and resolving anomalies.
• School Budget Control: Monitor expenditure vs. budget and prepare annual budgets.
• Debtors/Receivables: Manage billing queries and student fees reconciliations.
• Cash Management: Update cash control schedule and bank cash receipts.
• Creditors / Payables: Place POs, check invoices, and process payments.
• Competencies: Numeracy, accuracy, planning, and communication.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budget monitoring

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Cash handling

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor Commerce in Accounting

Certificate in Bookkeeping

Job description

ADvTECH is seeking a Finance Officer at the school level to provide financial support to staff and parents, liaising between the school and Group Shared Services. Responsibilities include payroll input, budget control, and reconciliation of various accounts.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor Commerce in Accounting or a Certificate in Bookkeeping. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.