Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/ SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools.
The SPARK Schools network provide transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost.
SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort.
We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools' vision, mission and social transformational objectives.
Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families in 2024.
We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Requirements Purpose of Role: The primary purpose of a financial accountant is to manage and analyze an organization's financial position.
They play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information, which is essential for making informed business decisions.
Reports To: Financial Manager Responsibilities: Uploading payments to FNB and ABSA bank Processing bank payments in Xero Reconciling the bank accounts to the bank statement Processing credit card receipts in Xero Reconciling the credit card accounts to the credit card statements Preparing and distributing credit card reconciliation to respective users and line amanagers Updating the cash flow statements Managing the company Uber account Billing the Uber account in Xero Billing the rental invoices Reconciling the creditors statement Distributing budget vs actuals to users Liaising with schools and providing variances Qualifications and Criteria: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria: Preference will be given to newly qualified CA(SA) candidates Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Financial Accounting 3 years experience in financial accounting Experience in Xero accounting FNB and ABSA administration and payment processing.
Creating and maintaining beneficiaries Competencies: Customer orientation.
Analysis/problem solving.
Quick thinking/learning. Team work.
Communication.
Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness Benefits SPARK offers: fair market linked remuneration performance-based annual bonuses and increases above average/good annual leave life, disability and funeral cover employee wellness support educational support & study leave individualised professional development, support and mentorship employee discount on school fees opportunities for career growth Compensation : Commensurate with experience/Market related Position Type: Three month Limited Duration Contract Location : Rosebank, Gauteng SPARK Support office, Rosebank, Gauteng SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company's Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.