Senior Finance Clerk: Shared Services

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Senior Finance Clerk: Shared Services (full-time) at Curro Head Office in Bellville to commence duties in October 2026

Vacancy Reference: 29527 Curro is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented and organised Senior Finance Clerk to join its Finance team at Head Office. The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining accurate debtor records, administering the monthly billing process and providing finance and debtor administration support to schools. This role requires excellent analytical ability, strong customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Coordinate and administer the monthly billing process for schools.
• Verify billing and variance reports for accuracy prior to processing.
• Reconcile school billing reports with the financial system.
• Process billing corrections, reversals and reruns where required.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly billing reports, credit notes and unallocated receipt reports.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and ensure billing integrity.
• Process customer journal corrections and approve journals in accordance with company policy.
• Provide billing and debtor administration support to 30–40 schools.
• Assist schools with billing queries and provide guidance on finance system processes.
• Maintain school leavers reports and support corporate discount loading.
• Assist with clearing unallocated payments and debtor accounts.
• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly debtor statements.
• Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting billing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
• Build positive relationships with internal stakeholders while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Degree in Finance or a related financial qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years\' experience as a Financial Clerk or Billing Administrator.
• Previous experience within an educational environment will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of debtor administration and billing processes.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict monthly deadlines.
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Closing date: 31 July 2026.

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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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