Bursar

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation in the private education sector is seeking a highly skilled Bursar to oversee the full finance function at campus level. This role will report to senior finance leadership and the campus head, acting as a key business partner in managing budgets, controlling expenses and ensuring financial accuracy. The successful candidate will also serve as a link between the campus and central shared services, supporting both staff and customers with finance-related matters.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• Bookkeeping, finance diploma or degree.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a finance-focused role, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong bookkeeping/accounting knowledge essential
• Experience in preparation of monthly management accounts, capex and opex budgets is essential.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Organised, task-driven and customer-centric.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

• Lead financial management and serve as a business partner to campus leadership.
• Oversee annual operating and capital budget processes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Ensure billing accuracy for customers and third parties.
• Manage procurement and accounts payable processes in line with policy.
• Oversee debt management, collections, and bursary/discount processes.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare and submit CAPEX applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and manage budgets for campus events, camps, and tours.
• Act as a financial liaison between campus operations and central finance teams.