Bursar

Bursar

The Bursar is responsible for the overall financial management, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting of the school. They ensure prudent management of school funds, timely collection of fees, payroll, and compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school invoices
• Collect and recover school fees debt
• Track outstanding bills and follow up with parents professionally
• Issue receipts and maintain the fees database and advise management on fee defaulters
• Manage income and expenditure of the school
• Prepare annual budget and financial forecast
• Oversee bank reconciliation and cash flow management
• Prepare PAYE, Pension and NSITF
• Advise management on school planning and savings
• Maintain inventory of school assets and stock

Requirements

• Mature and experienced candidates only
• Personable in appearance with good public image
• Intelligent with a high level of integrity and honesty, with the ability to work independently
• Firm, polite, with excellent communication skills
• Must reside within the school environment
• BSC/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as Bursar/Accountant in a reputable school
• Must be proficient in Excel, Odoo, Sage, QuickBooks and strong use of office technologies
• Good team player and able to work under pressure

Salary

• Competitive salary as per Chessington Schools welfare package

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: folasadekoiku@gmail.com, dos@chessingtonschool.com using the position as subject of email.