Manager - Finance

The Finance Manager is responsible for all areas relating to school finance operations such as budgeting, forecasting, monthlyclosing, MIS reporting to Principals, budget control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Asset management, Cash andBank Management, Re-enrolment process (finance related actions) and timely closing of internal and external audit requirements.The FM is also responsible for implementation of new applicable IFRS standards, enhance finance operating policies from time totime, ensure compliance with DOA, develop training plans for school finance team to improve efficiency of school finance operations and Business Partnering. The role will be based in schools. The Finance manager needs to manage the team by setting clear KPIs in line with department KPIs, perform periodical performance assessments and support team wherever required to upskill their skills and performance to retain the existing talent. Main

Duties

• Lead school finance team and manage all functions within finance department such as annual school budget, re-forecast, AP, AR, Treasury, Fixed Asset, GL & Reporting
• Closely work with School Principal & OSM and provide strategic and operational guidance from a financial perspective
• Specific

Duties

Desired Candidate Profile Professional Accounting qualification Minimum

Experience

10 Years experience out of which minimum 5 years experience in managing finance & business operations Education or other multi-site B2C experience Experience of change management and fast growth / fast paced dynamic environment Job Specific Knowledge &

Skills

• Well versed with IFRS standards Process oriented and ability to execute finance projects Fluent English & Arabic communication skills, written and oral
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure Ability to liaise effectively with business functions Ability to manage, develop and lead a team Deadline oriented and take ownership of work Organizational ability, of self and others
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills