School Bursar

We are seeking a competent, experienced, and highly organised School Bursar to oversee the school’s financial operations and ensure effective financial management, accountability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s daily financial operations, including receipts, payments, banking, and cash management.
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records and documentation.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, budgets, cash flow statements, and financial summaries for management.
• Monitor school fees collection, outstanding balances, and other sources of revenue.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, cashbooks, and other financial records.
• Process payments and ensure proper authorisation and supporting documentation for all expenditures.
• Maintain proper records of staff payroll, statutory deductions, and other financial obligations in collaboration with the relevant personnel.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and highlight significant variances to management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes and support internal and external audits when required.
• Liaise with banks, vendors, parents, and other relevant stakeholders on financial matters.
• Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls to safeguard the school’s funds and assets.
• Provide financial advice and insights to management when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting or financial management experience, preferably within a school or educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school management and other departments.

How to Apply Send an updated CV to: hr@pinefieldschools.com