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

• 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 knowledgGeneric 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.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.

    General Finance Support

    • Ordering of stationery and sundries for the Finance Office.
    • Assist with any financial or administrative support functions as directed by the school. In this regard, the incumbent must be flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.

    It is a legal requirement that all employees who work in schools must apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register. ACUDEO further requires full police clearances for all employees. This will be undertaken by the school.

    Remuneration

    The salary will be negotiated during the selection process. No indication of the salary can be given telephonically.

    Interested applicants can send all relevant documents to May Alli at malli@acudeo.co.za and/or vacancies@acudeo.co.za on or before, 30 June

  e of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level atleast