NICOLETTE BAIN
BEDFORD
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Yellowwoods Preparatory School, excelling in cash management and budget development. Proficient in Sage Pastel, I effectively engage stakeholders while ensuring compliance and accuracy. My attention to detail and positive attitude drive successful financial outcomes and foster strong relationships within the school community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bursar
YELLOWWOODS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2020 - Current
- OVERSEE DAY-TO-DAY CASH MANAGEMENT
- MANAGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE
- KEEP ORGANIZED BOOKS OF TUITION FEES AND FILES OF RECEIPTS
- PAYROLL DUTIES (PAYMENT OF ALL SALARIES AND WAGES, INCLUDING E-FILING AND EASY-FILE)
- MAINTAIN STAFF LEAVE FORMS AND STAFF FILES
- MONITORING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE IN RELATION TO BUDGET AND PRESENTING REGULAR MANAGEMENT REPORTS TO COUNCIL
- DEVELOP FORECASTS OF SCHOOL REVENUE TO AID IN BUDGET PREPARATION
- ALL FINANCIAL ENQUIRIES AND QUERIES
- CONTACT PARENTS REGARDING OUTSTANDING FEES IN A TIMEOUS MANNER WHILST FOLLOWING THE SCHOOL FEE POLICY
- ASSIST IN CERTAIN MANAGERIAL SECTIONS WITHIN THE SCHOOL
- ASSIST AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PRINCIPAL
- LIASE AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL COUNCIL AND THE FINANCIAL ADVISER
- ATTEND SCHOOL FUNCTIONS AND ASSIST WITH ALL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
FINANCE CLERK
ADELAIDE GYMNASIUM
ADELAIDE
11.2016 - 12.2019
- ALL PAYMENTS (SALARIES, ACCOUNTS, SARS, UNIONS etc.)
- RECEIPTS, ISSUING MEAL TICKETS AND BANK DEPOSITS
- EQSTRA FUND
- PETTY CASH
- TYPING OF CERTIFICATES
- SCHOOL EXEMPTIONS
- ADMIN ASSISTANT OF MARKING CENTRE (2016, 2017 AND 2018)
- LEAVE RECORDS
- BANKING
- CAPTURING STAFF AND EDUCATOR ATTENDANCE ON SA-SAMS
- CAPTURING SALARY INFORMATION ON EASYFILE FOR THE IRP 5’S OF STAFF MEMBERS
- REASON FOR LEAVING: MOVED ONTO A POSITION WITH MORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND BETTER SALARY
MANAGER
BAIN MICRO LENDING AND FURNISHER BUSINESS
BEDFORD
01.2012 - 10.2016
- OVERSEE ACTIVITIES OF WORKERS
- HIRE, TRAIN AND EVALUATE NEW EMPLOYEES
- ENSURING BUSINESS MEETS ITS FINANCIAL GOALS
- DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT BUDGETS
- SETTING UP AND MAINTAINING BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNTS, PAYMENT PROCESSING, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, AND TAXES.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE
Education
LEVEL 5 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) CERTIFICATE -
01.2019
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, STATISTICS, ECONOMICS, LAW, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, ROOMS DIVISION, HUMAN RESOURCES, LODGE MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, CONTROLLING AND EVALUATING DAILY OPERATIONS
STENDEN SOUTH AFRICA
PORT ALFRED, SOUTH AFRICA01.2011
GRADE 12 - MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE, AFRIKAANS FIRST LANGUAGE, BUSINESS ECONOMICS, HOME ECONOMICS, BIOLOGY
ADELAIDE GYMNASIUM
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AFRICA01.2007
Skills
- Sage Pastel Proficient
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Cash management
- Budget development
- Accounts payable
- Compliance auditing
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Crest Payroll Proficient
Drivers Licence Code
B
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
References
- Dr. Wouter Hensens MA, Academic Dean, Stenden South Africa, (+27) 046 604 2239, (+27) 073 743 8795
- Mr. Paul Geswendt, Principal, Adelaide Gymnasium, (+27) 046 6840 006, (+27) 074 7134 682
- Mrs. Julie Sparks, Principal, Yellowwoods Preparatory School, (+27) 046 6840 708, (+27) 083 4480 236
Cell Phone Number
(+27) 082 640 7200
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 05/24/89
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Bursar
YELLOWWOODS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2020 - Current
FINANCE CLERK
ADELAIDE GYMNASIUM
11.2016 - 12.2019
MANAGER
BAIN MICRO LENDING AND FURNISHER BUSINESS
01.2012 - 10.2016
LEVEL 5 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) CERTIFICATE -
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE - HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, STATISTICS, ECONOMICS, LAW, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, ROOMS DIVISION, HUMAN RESOURCES, LODGE MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, CONTROLLING AND EVALUATING DAILY OPERATIONS
STENDEN SOUTH AFRICA
GRADE 12 - MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE, AFRIKAANS FIRST LANGUAGE, BUSINESS ECONOMICS, HOME ECONOMICS, BIOLOGY
ADELAIDE GYMNASIUM