We are looking for a vibrant, hardworking person to join our dynamic Finance team. This position will include the full creditors function, debtor functions and other finance tasks.

Minimum requirements

• At least three years’ working experience in debt collecting and creditors;
• A full understanding of general ledger accounting principles, processes and controls;
• General bookkeeping experience up to trial balance is required.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• A minimum of a matric is required;
• Tertiary qualification in commerce or finance would be an advantage.

Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Computer Literate
• Proven working knowledge of Xero
• Proven working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level at least.

Generic Competencies:

Must:

• Adhere to deadlines and possess a keen attention to detail and accuracy;Be flexible in assisting where needed within the Finance department;
• Possess a sound understanding of finance functions, accounting principes and concepts;
• Have discretion and be able to communicate sensitively with parents and other staff;
• Be highly organised and self-motivated, with effective time management and problem solving skills;
• Must work well in a team and is able to work well under pressure;
• Must be positive and have a passion for working with people.

Key responsibilities

Creditors:

• Capture all creditor invoices in Xero.
• Perform weekly and monthly creditor reconciliations for payments.
• Handle all creditor-related queries.
• Filling out of credit applications and vendor forms.
• Petty Cash:
• Managing the Finance Office petty cash (including the cash book and bank reconciliation).
• Petty Cash count and reconciliation.

Debtors:

• Ensure the timeous collection of school fees.
• Follow up on all overdue debtor accounts.
• Debtors reconciliations and monthly reporting on outstanding debtors.
• Assisting with fee clearances during the admission process.
• Prepare and process debit order runs for collection of school fees.

Other Finance Tasks

• Assist in processing internal charges, as directed by the group accountant.
• Prepare various General Ledger reconciliations and journals, as directed by the group accountant.
• Reconcile and capture credit card transactions.
• Reconcile and process monthly call accounts and CPF statements and bank reconciliations.