<p>St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a contemporary K-12 systemic college which opened in 2017. Our first Year 7 cohort will commence in 2021.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced and passionate person to join our team as the College Bursar from 27 January 2021. The Bursar will work collaboratively with the Principal, Director of Finance, staff and parents in delivering a broad range of services to support the financial management of the College.</p><p><b>Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</b></p><ul><li>Providing financial and administrative support to the Director of Finance</li><li>Working closely with the Principal/Director of Finance on finance administration of the school including administration of school budgets and finances</li><li>Providing financial management support to be compliant with Sydney Catholic Schools and legislative Accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Maintaining financial records and compiling financial accounts</li><li>Maintaining the integrity of Chart of Accounts</li><li>Preparing bank reconciliations</li><li>Managing internal/external audits</li></ul><p><b>Essential skills and experience include:</b></p><ul><li>Experience with Compass and CiAnywhere</li><li>Experience of at least 5 years in a similar role</li><li>Strong demonstrated experience with high level administration and accounting systems</li><li>Confident &amp; advanced use of computer programs including MS Office/Google suite/ Spreadsheets</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction to set deadlines and timeframes</li><li>A flexible and service-orientated approach</li><li>Team focused and the ability to support multiple stakeholders</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with parents showing compassion, patience and empathy.</li><li>A high level of professionalism and confidentiality</li></ul><p><b>Desirable skills and experience include: </b></p><ul><li>Experience within Sydney Catholic Schools</li><li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced setting and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability. The Bursar may be required to meet the changing needs of the school and at times, be required to carry out other duties as required by the Principal/Director of Finance.</li><li>A welcoming and friendly personality </li><li>High level organisational skills and flexibility</li></ul><p>This position is classified as child related employment. The successful applicant is required to obtain Working with Children Check Clearance prior to commencement.</p>