Assistant finance manager

Description

Assistant Finance and Administration Manager – Permanent position in the Non‑Academic Administration Department. Reports to the Finance and Admin Manager and functional reporting to the Regional Finance Director.

• Assist the FAM in overseeing the financial operations of the school.
• Prepare reports on the school’s financial performance.
• Develop and implement systems and controls to ensure accurate financial data processing.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Manage the day‑to‑day processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury functions.
• Compile audit requirements for the annual, Transfer Pricing or GTA audits and attend audit queries.
• Approve purchase requests within the budgeted allocations.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness.
• Prepare the payroll in Pay‑lite monthly.
• Handle ad‑hoc duties as required.
• Review all supplier reconciliations monthly prior to payments.
• Manage all Capex spend across the school and ensure accurate recording thereof.
• Assist with parent queries daily.
• Act as a backup for the Senior Accountant and Accountant as required.
• Manage debt collection and contact debtors for overdue debt.
• Maintain and improve financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports per ISP deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of financial strategies.
• Provide support to the FAM, Senior Accountant and Accountant.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (or related field) – required.
• Finance‑specific certification – preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• English mandatory;
  Arabic an advantage.

• Excellent communication and people skills at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate and collate data.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Dynamic, positive approach to deliver the school’s vision.
• Self‑motivation and ability to take initiatives.
• Commitment to best practice model.
• Good knowledge of school operations.
• Skilled in finance and accounting systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Presentation skills – concise and professional.
• Well‑organised and able to prioritise tasks and workload.
• Customer service orientation.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and motivate others.
• Willingness to be part of the school team.
• Strong sense of professionalism.
• Safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Collaborative team‑player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Behaviour management.
• Proficient with computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Record keeping and report preparation skills.
• Tact, courtesy and patience.
• Customer‑focused mindset.
• Willingness to undertake professional development.
• Empathetic listener and patient.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Internationally minded.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Intercultural awareness, creativity.
• Flexible and can‑do attitude.

All shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to appropriate International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks covering the previous ten years of employment history.