Sophia Mundi is an independent Steiner school located within the Abbotsford Convent arts precinct, adjacent to the Collingwood Children's Farm on the banks of the Yarra River. The school is prep to Class 12 and is in the process of consolidating its operations to the one site.

The school is seeking an experienced Bursar to manage all of the school's "back office" administration functions. Reporting to the School Executive Officer, the position is key within the school management team.

Day to day responsibilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, procurement, banking, HR etc.

The incumbent will also be responsible for:

• Internal financial reporting of profit and loss
• Cash flow management
• Annual report
• Budgeting
• Setting of fee structures
• Company Secretarial duties
• External compliance including VRQA funding requirements

The incumbent will liaise directly with financial auditors, VRQA, ATO and the bank and will be required to attend Board meetings from time to time on request.

Please forward your written application, with reference to the Position Description to:

The Staffing Group

Sophia Mundi Steiner School

95 Nicholson Street

Abbotsford 3067

www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

enquiries@sophiamundi.vic.edu.au

Position Description

• Scope
  • Management of day-to-day finances at Sophia Mundi Steiner School

1. Accountabilities

   1. Human resources
   2. Budgets
   3. Fee levels
   4. Applications for and control of Grant funding
   5. Payroll
   6. Procurement
   7. Accounts receivable
   8. Accounts payable
   9. Banking
   10. Bursary application and control

1. Objectives

   1. Reduce accounts receivables to one months fees
   2. Minimise interest costs
   3. Implement bottom-up budgetary processes

1. Required Skills

   1. 5 years bursary experience
   2. Basic knowledge of book-keeping
   3. Debtor collection experience
   4. Budgetary skills
   5. Influencing skills - parents and teachers alike
   6. A knowledge of Steiner is preferable but not a requirement
   7. Willingness to work within the Ethos of Sophia Mundi Steiner School

1. Remuneration

   1. Negotiable depending upon experience