SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
| Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Date Posted | June 20, 2023 |
| Category |
Education / Teaching
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| Job Type |
Contract
|
| Currency | ZAR |
| Street | SOUTHAFRICA |
Description
St John’s D.S.G., established in 1897 by the Society of St John the Divine, is situated in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It is a leading Anglican, independent, day and boarding school for 550 girls (Grades RR – 12), and is a member of the Independent Schools’ Association of Southern Africa. St John’s has a strong community ethos that gives it a distinct character.
Responsibilities
Technical Competencies:
- A proven working knowledge of Sage Pastel.
- A 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 principles 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 peopleKey responsibilities:
Creditors
- Capture all creditor invoices in Pastel.
- Perform weekly and monthly creditor reconciliations for payment.
- 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 to GL.
Debtors
- Ensure the timeous collection of school fees.
- Follow up on all overdue debtor accounts.
- Debtors reconciliations and bi-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 Assistant Bursar.
- Prepare various General Ledger reconciliations and journals, as directed by the Assistant Bursar.
- Reconcile and capture credit card transactions.
- Reconcile and process monthly call account 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 Assistant Bursar. In this regard, the incumbent must be flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
Applying Instructions
Closing date: 09h00 on Monday, 10 July, 2023.
St John’s reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applications are open to all South African citizens. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted by 1 August, 2023 should take it that their applications have not been successful
St John’s D.S.G., in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer