School Accountant Private Education

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

  • A recognised bookkeeping, finance diploma or accounting degree.
  • 3-5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity or education environment.
  • Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
  • High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to perform under intense pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Highly organised, task-driven, and process-oriented.
  • Customer-centric approach with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and modern financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage financial accounting processes across multiple entities within Group Shared Services.
  • Prepare, analyse, and review monthly management accounts, reports - ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Support the preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Track expenditure against budgets, conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights.
  • Ensure billing accuracy for customers, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
  • Oversee procurement, accounts payable and reconciliation processes.
  • Manage debtors and collections processes in accordance with company policy.
  • Prepare and submit CAPEX applications and related reporting.
  • Deliver timely month-end close and reporting activities in collaboration with campus and head office teams.
  • Partner with internal finance, operations and academic departments to ensure effective financial control and alignment.
If you thrive in a high-performance, deadline-driven environment and excel at maintaining accuracy while managing multiple priorities, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing education group.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1571782
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R360,000-420,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned