Curro Vacancies

1. Accountant
2. Admissions Officer
3. Debtors Clerk
4. Estate Manager

Accountant

• A degree in Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Management Accountant.

The responsibilities are:

• Budget and forecast management
• Processing (monthly general ledger review, journal and balance sheet reconciliations etc.)
• Management reports
• Payroll support (variance review, validation of transactions etc.)
• Accounts receivable and payable
• Asset management
• School financial guidance and support

Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Time management
• Self-management
• Flexibility
• People skills

The successful candidate will start on 01 February 2024

Admissions Officer

Part of the selected candidate’s job profile will be to:

• Process enrolment forms for Curro schools opening in 2024
• Complete administrative tasks related to the new school enrolments
• Assist with marketing activities for the new schools

Key skills required for this position are:

• Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office.
• Good English written and communication skills.
• Experience in educational or marketing fields will be beneficial.
• Must be presentable.
• A clear criminal record.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Plenty of energy and initiative.
• Driven, ambitious and bursting with ideas.
• Good organisational skills.
• A strong team player.
• Can work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Preference will also be given to EE candidates. 

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Debtors Clerk

• Minimum two years’ experience working as a debtors’ clerk – inclusive of debt collection.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in operating spreadsheets and use of accounting software.
• Capable of handling work pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Accurate and meticulous.
• Committed to producing quality work.
• Proven ability to identify issues and initiate corrective action.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to the Curro code of ethics and must undergo a compulsory criminal record check.

The responsibilities are:

• Communicating with clients (learners, parents, corporate clients) and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Capturing and verification of accounts receivable.
• Preparing and processing invoices and learner statements.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger.
• Debt collection from overdue clients (parents, third-party institutions) including directly contacting clients with outstanding accounts and maintenance of all correspondence.
• Generating relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management. 
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Estate Manager

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Tinkering skills.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Obtain quotations, receive and check new furniture, equipment and material and see to the correct distribution thereof.
• Prepare facilities for meetings, assemblies, social gatherings, etc. and provide tables, chairs and any other equipment needed.
• Liaise with professionals, suppliers, representatives, agents and workers regarding obtaining quotations, placement of orders, receiving of goods, etc. and take on a supervisory and monitoring role during work that needs to be done.
• Plan, organise, control and lead as manager of maintenance department by managing the maintenance staff. 
• Control and keep the school’s keys, monitor and maintain the alarm system, cooperate on a regular basis and liaise with the security company whenever necessary. 
• Arrange for additional guards when necessary – brief, task and monitor work of such guards.
• Do maintenance and repair work – all ‘minor’ maintenance and repair work inside and outside all. buildings and the terrain, including installing/fixing whiteboards, noticeboards, OHP screens, shelves and replacing door locks and keys when necessary. 
• Purchase maintenance materials, tools and equipment as required and to control stock thereof
• Maintain the gardens and sports fields.
• Managing the maintenance and repairs budget.
• Manage and monitor removal of waste and pest control.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

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