Michelle Ullbricht
@michelleullbricht
Experienced bursar and finance professional skilled in school finance, payroll, and accounting systems.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an energetic, reliable bursar with extensive experience in school finance, payroll, debtors/creditors management, and HR administration. I am proficient in Sage Pastel accounting and payroll systems and committed to maintaining compliance through regular audits.
At Underberg Primary School I manage the school's overall finances, including budgeting, month-end reconciliations, bank reconciliations, payroll review, fee billing and debtors oversight, procurement, CAPEX, and insurance, while producing documentation for finance meetings and audits.
Previously I worked in insurance claims administration and underwriting, and spent many years in banking across risk administration, branch operations, sales and service leadership, and teller roles — gaining strengths in cash management, KYC, fraud/risk controls, and customer service.
I bring strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills, a results-driven approach, and a commitment to excellent stakeholder relationships and accurate financial controls to any finance or administrative role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
School Bursar
Underberg Primary School
May 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Manage overall school finances including bookkeeping, month-end reconciliations, payroll, debtors/creditors, budgets and audits; reduced billing errors and maintained compliance with statutory requirements while overseeing procurement and asset controls.
Short-Term Claims Administrator
GWK Insurance
Sep 2016 - Apr 2022 (5 years 7 months)
Processed short-term insurance claims and endorsements, maintained policy and membership records in Flexi, liaised with insurers and clients, and ensured renewals and service-level compliance.
FBManaged branch operations, vault and ATM custody, teller supervision and risk controls; performed reconciliations, KYC checks and reported key financial risk indicators to ensure compliance.
FBLed sales and service team to meet targets, coached staff, managed month- and year-end close processes, and improved customer service and operational efficiency across the branch.
FBAdvised customers on transactional banking and lending solutions, grew active account base through cross-selling and consultative sales, and managed custodial responsibilities for branch valuables.
FBExecuted cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, handled customer inquiries and maintained accurate transaction records while complying with banking procedures and security controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SAGE Pastel
SAGE Pastel Partner Intermediate, Accounting Software
2016 - 2016
Completed SAGE Pastel Partner intermediate training in accounting software usage.
Harding Secondary School
Grade 12 (Matric), Secondary School
Completed Grade 12 with passes in Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Geography, English and Afrikaans.
UBUniversity of South Africa (UNISA) / Institute of Bankers
Certificate in Banking, Banking
Completed a Certificate in Banking covering Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Law, Banking and Communications.
ALAlison
Diploma in Effective Bookkeeping and Payroll, Bookkeeping and Payroll
Completed a Diploma in Effective Bookkeeping and Payroll.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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