Required Skills

Xero, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Bank Reconciliations, MS Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounts payable/receivable management, Attention to detail and accuracy, Financial Reporting, Communication skills, Coordination, Effective Time Management, Ability to work independently and also in a group, Confidentiality and ethical awareness, Positive attitude and professionalism

Job Description

As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting the college's broader compliance and management objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and advanced proficiency in modern, cloud-based accounting ecosystems—specifically Xero.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Data Management: Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ledger reconciliations within our cloud accounting systems.

Xero System Administration: Serve as a core operator of the Xero platform, ensuring accurate data entry, managing bank feeds, reconciling accounts daily, and extracting financial reports.

Student & Transaction Processing: Process student fee payments, invoices, tracking, and handle financial transactional workflows (including processing refunds and credit notes accurately).

Reporting & Compliance Support: Assist the management team in preparing monthly financial reports, cash flow statements, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure alignment with organisational benchmarks.

Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with administrative staff and management to verify financial records and resolve student or vendor account discrepancies promptly.

Job Specification

Requirements & Desirable Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

A minimum of 2–3 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Software & Systems (Critical)

Xero Expertise (Highly Desirable): Proven, hands-on experience using Xero for end-to-end bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and invoicing is a massive advantage.

High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (particularly advanced Excel skills) and comfort adapting to cloud-based business tools and student management platforms.

Core Competencies

Strong understanding of standard accounting principles and cash-flow management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to collaborate seamlessly with international teams.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and handle sensitive data with complete confidentiality.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package based on experience.

Opportunity to work with an international educational institution and expand your global operational knowledge.

A supportive, professional, and tech-forward team environment.

This role requires the successful candidate to work from our office location from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Candidates who are unable to work onsite during these hours should not apply.

How to Apply

If you are a Xero-savvy finance professional looking to grow your career with an international college, we encourage you to apply with your updated CV/resume.

Join us and become a part of the growing and innovative team at MontFord International College.