Accountant / Bookkeeper

A company focused on developing learning communities that foster holistic growth and well -being for students, teachers, and parents is seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their team. This role is central to supporting a growing group of ten learning communities across South Africa that currently reach over 9,000 learners. The successful candidate will provide high -level financial support to ensure campus leadership can remain focused on delivering quality education.

Operating from the head office in Irene /Centurion, the Accountant will assist the Head of Finance in maintaining robust financial health and building a scalable finance function. This position is ideal for a self -starter who values a meaningful contribution to the education sector and thrives in a collaborative, purpose -driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Ensure all accounting records are accurate, complete, and valid; assist the Head of Finance in preparing monthly management accounts, including draft income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  

• Accounts Payable & Procurement: Support procurement processes in collaboration with School Operations Managers; perform age analysis reviews, reconciliations, and payment processing.
  

• Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee billing, collections, and bad debt provisions; review age analysis and support the Debtors Manager as required.
  

• Systems & Process Optimisation: Assist in designing, developing, and implementing internal systems, policies, and procedures with a focus on automation and operational efficiency.
  

• Governance & Compliance: Manage statutory requirements including CIPC and COIDA; maintain the group fixed asset register.
  

• Audit & Controls: Support the Head of Finance during external audits and conduct regular internal audits to ensure stringent internal controls are maintained.
  

Requirements

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a values -driven organisation focused on holistic education.
  
• A supportive head office environment in Centurion.
  
• The chance to help build and scale the finance function for a growing national group.