Head Of Finance at Rustenburg Girls'​ High School

HEAD OF FINANCE

Your application must include the following:

• Application form, available for download at www.rghs.org.za/jobs/

(Only applications which include this completed form will be considered)

• Certified copies of qualifications
• Proof of SAICA registration
• Certified copy of your Identity Document

Please submit your application to:

The Principal

Rustenburg Girls’ High School

Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700

email: [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview and will be taken on a tour of the school and expected to take a test. We reserve the right not to fill the posts.

Rustenburg Girls’ High School is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to providing equal opportunities. Candidates who meet these criteria will receive preference.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 16:00

Head of Finance:

The Head of Finance is responsible for the accurate and effective management of the school finance and accounting systems and the management of the finance department. It will be their responsibility to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all accounting related data. They are a key member of the RGHS Leadership Team.

Competencies and qualities required for the post:

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant OR BCom with articles.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience at managerial level
• Experience with Auditing processes and procedures
• Pastel (or other related accounting package)
• Advanced Excel

Skills and abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage expectations and ensure delivery of service

Personal attributes:

• Support the larger vision of the school by getting involved in occasional school events
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Strong work ethic
• Principled, data based and firm with demanding customers (parents) and staff
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to lead, manage and develop staff
• Ability to work with and relate to people from all cultures and backgrounds and to make them feel included and valued.