Commencing 1 July 2026, or by mutual agreement
RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Process the monthly payroll including submissions to SARS, Pension Fund and Medical Aid
- Process and oversee all quarterly, year-end, and adjusting journals; maintain and reconcile the general ledger and trial balance
- Prepare and present quarterly management accounts and reports for the Finance Committee
- Manage the annual audit and prepare annual financial statements for the College and associated Trusts
- Serve as primary systems administrator for Sage: user access, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades
- Oversee accurate and timely creditor payments and debtors’ management
- Oversee bank accounts and cash flow, including international payments and petty cash administration
- Administer financial aspects of College trusts, including donor reporting, S18A tax certificates, and financial statements
- Support ad hoc financial tasks and administrative functions as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- A relevant Accounting degree, preferably B Comm Honours majoring in Accounting
- Minimum 10 years’ hands-on accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and general ledger management
- Hava a knowledge of, and experience with POPIA and PAIA
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with Sage as a system administrator, not merely a user; strong proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft 365
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Strong financial acumen with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have analytical and problem solving skills
- Be highly organized and be able to show evidence of a strong work ethic
- Be a team player who can work both independently and within a large organisation
- Commitment to confidentiality and data integrity
- Be a creative, flexible thinker
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a police clearance certificate, and be cleared on the Sexual Offenders Register.
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS:
- This is a full-time role. The requisite working hours are 08h00 – 16h00, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role it will be a requirement, on occasion, to work after hours.
- Annual Leave 25 days
Applications must include an updated CV, details of 3 referees and a letter motivating why the applicant should be considered for the position. Applications can be sent to the Head of HR: Ms Sibongile Mthembu (email: [email protected])
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
St Anne’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Members of staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of the school. The College reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.
St Anne’s Diocesan College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.