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.Responsibilities:Month End ProceduresAccurately 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.CreditorsEnsure 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.Complete required reviews of the reconciliations.Meet month end deadlines.Prepare and allocate all Purchase Orders as requested.Cash BookPrepare 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.DebtorsProvide copy invoices, attend to all Debtors queries, and provide POD's as and when required.Follow up outstanding Debtors.For new Debtors obtain Credit References and ensure all the relevant paperwork is completed.Credit Card ReconciliationAnalyse all Credit card slips and create a summary of expenses for each card.Internal Audit and Company ProceduresPerform systems audit.Keep SOP's up to date and create new one's as and when needed.GeneralBursaries and Scholarships.Fundraising.Communicate and supply relevant information to Insurance Companies.Debt Collection.Requirements:EducationMin: Accounting Certificate.Ideal: B Com Accounting Degree.TrainingMin: Computer literacy, Time management skills.ExperienceAt least 5 years' experience in the same field.Key CompetenciesTrustworthy, 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.
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