Finance Executive

Due to the school’s continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Finance Executive to start in November 2026.

The Finance Executive provides essential support to the finance function of a Cognita school in Oman, ensuring accurate financial processing, strong adherence to controls, and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate execution of day-to-day financial activities. The position plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline and supporting budgetary control by ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, authorised, and aligned with approved budgets.

Through high-quality execution and attention to detail, the Finance Executive contributes to the school’s financial integrity and supports the broader objective of long-term sustainability.

Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, students and teachers at Cheltenham Muscat benefit from world-class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning as well as strong support from our partner school Cheltenham College, who have been providing exceptional education for students for over 180 years.

• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system with appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records and filing systems
• Perform regular reconciliations (bank, cash, supplier, and customer accounts)

• Verify that all expenditures are properly approved and aligned with departmental budgets before processing
• Flag any discrepancies, unusual transactions, or potential budget overruns to the Finance Manager
• Support tracking of expenses against budgets through accurate coding and timely processing
• Promote compliance with financial policies and spending controls across the school

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in line with agreed terms
• Support fee collection processes, including invoicing, receipts, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Maintain accurate records of payables and receivables
• Respond to vendor and parent queries in a professional and timely manner

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and procedures
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all activities
• Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to requests
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Oman Ministry of Education and relevant statutory requirements where applicable

• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations where required
• Support procurement processes by ensuring documentation and approvals are in place
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• Assist the finance team during peak periods such as audits and year-end closing

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to minimise errors and financial risk
• Escalate any control weaknesses, discrepancies, or irregularities promptly
• Follow established financial controls to safeguard school assets

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or currently studying)
• 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability…