Vacancy: Business and Financial Manager A position has become available for the position of: Business and Financial Manager The founders are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person capable of handling the ongoing financial and business management of a stable, mature and multifaceted project. To ensure congruence with the senior leadership team of the organisation, the applicant should be committed, practising Christian. HeronBridge College is located in the heart of prime development 10km north of Fourways, where the two Jukskei Rivers meet. This unique, coeducational College enjoys architecturally designed buildings, rolling lawns, gardens, leafy trees and fields flanked by a beautiful river. When the school was founded in 2001, doors were opened to a class of busy pre-primary children. It presently extends through a complete preparatory school and into a vibrant college. Here, young people prepare for their role in the twenty-first century and the responsibilities it will place before them. Reporting to: Managing Director The school is founded on Christian principles and aims to provide an Job Purpose: education of the highest quality, developing each child academically,     Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the finance, HR and business functions of the school and ancillary undertakings of the HeronBridge operation. Oversee the financial management of the organisation together with key leaders and committees. Coordinate the regular duties of staff including: performance management, team dynamic, personal development, goal setting and day-to-day task accomplishment. Provide regular management reporting to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors. Continued on page 2 socially, emotionally and spiritually. A favorable teacher to learner ratio ensures the fundamental ethos of care and concern for the individual. Solid foundations for life are laid through an active Life Orientation program that seeks to be relevant to young people today. Our motto, Ad Integritatem, means towards integrity and it is this value that underscores HeronBridge College's efforts at every level. Persons from previously disadvantaged groups are welcome to apply. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and the College reserves the right not to make an appointment. Closing date of application: Friday 10th April 2015. Key Accountabilities:                   Coordinate the annual financial planning process under the direction of the Managing director. Form part of the Senior Leadership team responsible for management of the College. Coordinate and prepare both Opex and Capex budgets for presentation to all stakeholders. Oversee the annual financial audit. Interact with key personnel and committees responsible for the aspects of managing the project eg. College Senior leadership committee, Retreat and Properties management, Estate Management. Ensure adherence to principles contained in the HeronBridge Vision statement. Support and implement projects as directed by the managing director including regular verbal and written progress updates. Manage expenditure on a day-to-day basis and oversee financial matters of the project. Review the monthly accounting reports and prepare monthly financial reports. Conduct / and or oversee service provider negotiations and manage related contracts in collaboration with the operations manager. Plan and manage risk processes, including the insurance policy and claims. Execute the necessary Human Resources processes, including appointment of staff, salary proposals, legislative reporting, performance management, etc. Supervise billing of fees and collection of debts. Manage and motivate accounting office staff on a day-to-day basis. Coordinate all statutory and regulatory reporting for the various authorities, including SARS and the Department of Labour. Ensure and safeguard the property of the organisation including fixed assets, title deeds, equipment and IT property. Ensure the control environment is sound particularly over the cash receipts and income recording, expenditure and payroll. Ensure that adequate segregation of duties exists and that the appropriate reviews are undertaken of accounting records. Knowledge, Experience and Skills • • • • • Experience in general business management, implementing and maintaining effective systems, processes and controls. Financial management. Ability to plan for and prioritise multiple deliverables. Good working knowledge of Pastel, VIP and Microsoft Office tools. Strong interpersonal skills, confidently engaging with and leading subordinates, peers and senior leadership as required. Qualifications and Values • Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience including accounting and financial management. Competencies / Behaviours: • • • • • • • Has the ability to see the big picture of the project. Has a pro-active approach to task management. Takes initiative. Is a problem solver. Acts with integrity at all times. Is a good communicator. Understands time management and prioritisation. Other This is a fulltime position. Commencement date: June 2015 To apply: Email applications, with comprehensive CV and references to [email protected] by no later than 10 April 2015.