SCHOOL BUSAR – Martindale Primary School 122 views

Background

Martindale Catholic Primary school is a boarding school in the Archdiocese of Harare. It is a centre of excellence with thrust towards holistic formation of learners. The school is thoroughly committed to protection and safeguarding of children and all persons, with zero tolerance to any form of abuse. All who associate with the school as employees, suppliers of goods and services, parents and guardians and all stakeholders should commit to uphold such values.

Reports To : Administrator

Job Overview

This is an accounting position whose task is of a daily nature and demands timeliness and accuracy as it feeds directly into the spine of school administration.

Responsibilities and Duties
Management Accounts – (preparation and maintenance of Cash flows, Income & Expenditure and Statements of Financial position)
Payments initiation and reconciliations
Financial control adherence and recommendations
Liaison with 3rd Parties viz- Statutory bodies, Advisory bodies, clients, suppliers…
Payroll and other Human resources functions
Fixed Asset register maintenance and Inventory management
Reconciliations – Cashbooks
Posting of Vouchers into the accounting system
Preparation for audit and participating in the process.
Preparation of Budget and full participation in its implementation
Carry out other duties in line with accounting/finance function as delegated by superiors

Person Specifications (Attributes and Qualifications)

Higher National Diploma in Accounting /Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance
Progress towards a professional qualification such as ICSAZ, IAC is desirable
A minimum of 3years’ experience with finance handling in an educational institution environment.
Knowledge of Church run institutions and reporting structure
Ability to take direction and work independently
Practical knowledge in the use of accounting packages like PASTEL
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Computer Package, attention to detail and knack for accuracy