Overview
Finance and Administration Manager Jobs in Dubai, UAE at International Schools Partnership Limited
For all staff in school, we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’ – providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’.
The Finance & Administration Manager’s role enhances and improves the financial operations and governance of the school environment. This position is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and financial operations of the school, including the production of monthly financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the school’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with international financial reporting standards.
Key qualities and skills:
Excellentcommunication, organizational and people skills at all levels
Ability to collate and analyse data
Health andSafety Awareness
Energetic and enthusiastic
Adynamic, positive approach to deliver the school’s vision
Self-motivation and ability to take initiatives
Capacity to be flexible
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to our best practice model
Good knowledge and information of school operations
Ability to deal effectively with all staff
Skilled in the use of finance and accounting system, Net Suite experience would be a plus
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
Important Skills:
Confidentiality, enthusiasm, imagination, energy,adaptability, patience and responsibility
Key duties include:
Core Finance:
Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department, including the design of an organisational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
Design internal control systems for all departments to ensure the safeguarding of school assets and monitor and enforce internal controls.
Ensure the efficient operation and integration of the accounting system throughout the school.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly and annual financial information as required by iSP Group and other stakeholders from time to time.
Ensure general ledger and financial statements are complete and accurate.
Perform general ledger reconciliations including deferred income and other account analysis.
Each month end, update a ‘month end’ folder with detailed balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet items.
Daily cash reporting and monthly bank reconciliations.
Manage the production of the annual budget and in-year forecasts.
Liaise with banks, audit, legal and tax providers as necessary.
Comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
KPI and performance monitoring.
Manage payables, receivables and invoicing functions of the school efficiently.
Prepare monthly budget variance reports and work with the Principal on corrective actions.
Providefinancial analysisfor decision support including capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Ensure the school has the adequate insurance cover at all times.
Liaise with suppliers and clients when needed …
Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Company: International Schools Partnership Limited
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: Finance & Banking, Management
