About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and thriving Charter School that follows the US Curriculum, serving over 1500 students from KG2 to Grade 5. The school fosters a collaborative, student-centered environment with a commitment to continuous staff development, stakeholder engagement, and a change-agent mindset. The successful candidate will align closely with the school’s core values: Respect, Collaboration, Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, and embody the ethos of 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve'. This position offers a chance to be a part of the highly successful the company family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
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Responsibilities
Main Duties:
- Strategic Responsibilities
- Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collections are made within the due date.
- Support the Principal in building and modifying the school budget, assisting HQ finance in closing periods accurately and timely, and reviewing monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports with the Principal.
- Achieve KPIs set to maintain finance excellence.
- Functional Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate invoicing for all types of billing, including tuition fees, examination fees, trips, and other charges, within established timelines.
- Call parents daily to follow up on payment collections.
- Issue receipts daily to ensure accurate bank reconciliation.
- Provide bank statements with receipt numbers to the Treasury Accountant for receipt clearing.
- Manage petty cash and ensure all payments are made per company policies and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
- Ensure revenue recognition and accuracy of the Accounts Receivable GL Accounts prior to month-end closing.
- Co-ordinate with HQ finance for the school’s annual budget and strategic planning preparations.
- Support HQ finance staff with monthly closing activities in an accurate and timely manner.
- Meet timelines for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements and ad hoc reports.
- Ensure the school team adheres to policies and procedures, providing support as needed.
- Support the Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Experience
- 5+ years of experience in a finance function or a professional qualification with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Accounting Principles.
- Advanced Communication and Presentation skills.
- Advanced Administration skills.
- Proficiency in Accounting Software.
