FINANCE MANAGER (SGB) VACANCY

VACANT SGB POST
 
The school seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position:

FINANCE MANAGER (SGB) VACANCY
All-inclusive remuneration package.
 
APPOINTMENT DATE:  1 JANUARY 2026
 
Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Accounting / BCom Accounting degree is essential.
• An honours degree will be advantageous.
• Qualified Professional Accountant (SA) or Qualified Chartered Accountant;
• Achieved accounting degree
•  Minimum of Five (5) years of working experience in the finance field;
• Experience in the public-school environment as a Finance Officer/Bursar will be advantageous;
• Experience in accounting systems; i.e. Pastel/ Sage/ Xero;
• Experience in producing financial statements;
• A clear credit record; and Police Clearance certificate must be submitted before the appointment;
• Excellent numerical, interpersonal, and accounting skills;
• A 5-day work week and availability to work remotely during school holidays if, and when, required;
• SAIPA registered; and
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English).

Duties and Responsibilities
Internal:

• Trial balance to Balance sheet.
• Attendance at SGB meetings and liaison with treasurer.
• Attendance at FINCOM meetings and preparation of necessary management accounts and financial issues. Preparation of agenda, minutes and conducting the meetings for WCED purposes.
• Responsible for the monthly payroll.
• Manage the finance office team.
• Responsible for the processing of school fee exemption: applications and any related responsibilities.
• Preparation of the annual school budget with input from all stakeholders (WCED process to be complied to).
• Maintenance of the school budget in accordance to the school’s financial policy.
• Overall management of school surplus cash and the investment thereof.
• Oversite and support to the clothing shop (within the Trust), including the responsibility for the cashbook, and TB to Balance sheet.
• Support to the SMT for any projects or day-to-day matters requiring business support.
• Preparation and administration of new rental / business contracts when necessary and ensuring the monthly invoicing into the contract.
• Review and approval of any budgets for tours and submission to SGB for approval.
• Support to all staff members with regards to the remuneration policy, claims and salary queries.
• Ensure that the school’s asset register is up-to-date and all assets are insured.
• Manage the school inventory and introduce inventory management systems.
• Enforce the implementation of the school’s finance policy.
• Ensure that the procurement of goods and services is done within the confines of the existing finance policy.
• Co-ordinate and champion the budget process for the AGM.
• Work closely with the HR department.

External:

• Liaison and administration of the relationship with the SGB provident fund.
• Preparation for audit and liaison with the auditors for submission of audited AFS to the WCED.
• Liaison with the school’s insurers, including the management of all assets on insurance and the submission of any insurance claims.
• Liaison and maintenance of the relationship with the school’s attorneys with regard to old school accounts that were handed over.
• Responsible for any loan application for WCED approval.
• Liaison with parents with regard to any escalated school fee issues/concerns. 
• WCED compliance including:            
  • Submission of 043 report;
  • Submission of the audited AFS and related supporting documents;
  • Submission of the annual compensation report at the end of April;
  • Submission of any other ad-hoc compliance requirements to the WCED;
  • Annual S38A submission for the school, including letters to the staff and budget calculation.
• SARS compliance including monthly EMP201 submissions and EMP501 (consultant);
• Workmen’s compensation submission (due: April annually);
• Assistance to HR with EE and SDL information;
• Preparation of UIF documents for any staff that leave;
• VAT returns for the trust;
• Attendance at trust meetings as financial support;
• Manage supplier payments and ensuring that all procurement processes have been followed before payment is affected;
• Perform month-end and year-end processes;
• Manage the exemption process by ensuring that proper controls are in place and only eligible parents are approved;
• Manage the school debtors’ book and ensure optimum collection of school funds.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to a successful candidate congruent with the position’s scope, responsibilities, and stature. The appointment will be subject to favourable references, credit checks, and security clearance.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and a detailed CV, with at least three recent contactable references. The following certified copies must be attached as part of your submission: copies of identity document/passport, academic certificates, police clearance and other supporting documents. Please note: non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies of valid work permits.
Submit application as one document to:  sbosch@eversdal.org.za

Closing date for applications:  7 NOVEMBER 2025 at 10:00.
 
Only complete applications will be considered. If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Eversdal Primary School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The School has the right not to appoint. Preference will be given to South African citizens, in line with the Employment Equity requirements.