Finance Officer

Centurion
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NPr001791/SDU

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Leading public school located in Centurion, is seeking a FINANCE OFFICER for a 3-month temporary contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the school’s financial operations, ensuring efficient financial processes, and supporting the administration during this period. Immediate availability is required

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proven experience in financial management, ideally within an educational institution.
Minimum of 5 years' experience with accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of GAAP is a plus.
Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Fluent in English and at least one additional language.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management: Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and policies.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage accounts payable functions, including vendor payments, invoicing, and reconciliations. Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
Payroll Administration: Coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salary calculations, deductions, and statutory contributions. Ensure timely and precise payroll payments.
Procurement: Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and purchasing goods and services in line with school policies and procedures.
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders, including the school management team, board of governors, and regulatory bodies.
Auditing and Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Implement any necessary improvements based on audit recommendations.
Asset Management: Manage the school's fixed asset register, including the acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of assets. Conduct periodic asset audits to maintain accuracy and compliance.

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Simone Duvenhage
sduvenhage@networkfinance.co.za

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Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.