Senior Financial Administrator

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFR009990/JLo

Date posted

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

400000 Annually

SUMMARY

Are you a finance professional with a passion for collections, accuracy, and stakeholder engagement? Join a leading educational institution where your expertise will play a key role in driving financial excellence.

POSITION INFO

A well-established educational institution is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Senior Financial Administrator to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong debtors management experience who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys building positive relationships with stakeholders.

Debtors & Credit Control

• Manage the full debtors cycle, ensuring the timely collection of fees and reduction of outstanding accounts.
• Maintain accurate student account records and monitor overdue accounts.
• Implement effective debt collection strategies and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Liaise professionally with parents, guardians, and stakeholders to resolve account queries and payment issues.
• Prepare debtors reports and provide regular feedback to management.

Financial Administration

• Assist with the management of trade payables and asset administration.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Support month-end reporting and financial administration processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the finance team to support operational requirements.

Completed Matric with a qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

3 - 5 years' experience in debtors, credit control, or accounts receivable.

Previous experience within a school or educational environment will be highly advantageous.

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably

SAGE 300 (Accpac).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Experience with SAP will be advantageous.

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Juanette Lotter

Executive Consultant