Wembley College: Accountant (School Bursar)

Introduction: Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. Description: Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal country school within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide. RESPONSIBILITIES: MONTH END PROCEDURES Accurately and timeously prepare month end reports as required by Executive Head. Monthly Budget feedback to all Department Heads Prepare and present all financial reports at Board Meetings Accurate Monthly statements sent to Debtors Annual Budgets complied and regular updates on budgets and expenditure reported Necessary stock takes performed and revised Bi-annually CREDITORS Ensure all required procedures are completed accurately Prepare required reports accurately and timeously Ensure queries are addressed before payments are made Complete required reconciliations accurately and timeously Compete required reviews of the reconciliations Meet month end deadlines Prepare and allocate all Purchase Orders as requested CASH BOOK Prepare daily and monthly payments and load into the Bank Capture all payments Prepare Bank reconciliation weekly Forecast Cash flow at beginning of month and during month keep this updated DEBTORS Provide copy invoices, attend to all Debtors queries, and provide PODs as and when required Follow up outstanding Debtors For new Debtors obtain Credit References and ensure all the relevant paperwork is completed CREDIT CARD RECONCILIATION Analyse all Credit card slips and create a summary of expenses for each card INTERNAL AUDIT AND COMPANY PROCEDURES Perform systems audit Keep SOPs up to date and create new ones as and when needed GENERAL Bursaries and Scholarships Fundraising Communicate and supply relevant information to Insurance Companies Debt Collection Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: Education Min: Accounting Certificate Ideal: B Com Accounting Degree Training Min: Computer literacy, Time management skills Experience At least 5 years experience in the same field Key Competencies Trustworthy, Integrity and Transparency Strong business acumen. Problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Good planning and time management skills Able to operate under pressure and long hours Above average command of English Strong analytical skills Attention to details Organizational skills Knowledge of Accounting and Company programmes (ADAM/Pastel/Microsoft Office) Remain current with policies, procedures and legislation Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial information and sensitive data

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Posted Date: 10/25/2024