Hiring Finance Manager

Hiring Finance Manager
We are looking to hire finance manager to lead a education company under Ali
Alghanim group.
Job Purpose:
Finance Manager is a middle level management position. Ability to do what
needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations. Ability
to deliver better value and quality. Extremely punctual and detail oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organized and task
oriented. Honest and hold a high value on integrity. Account / Document
financial transactions by entering account information; Substantiate financial
transactions by auditing documents; Reconcile financial discrepancies by
collecting and analyzing account information. Financial Reporting: Summarize
current financial status by collecting information; prepare balance sheet,
profit and loss statement, and other reports. Creating financial statements,
accrual accounting methods, General ledger functions and the month-end / year-
end account close process, Excellent accounting software user and
administration skills
Duties:
‎1. Ensure accurate cash management & prudent accounting with periodic
reconciliations and timely management reporting.
‎2. Assist in the day-to-day financial management of the school’s financial
resources.
‎3. Ensure accurate and timely billing of students and follow-up of
receivables. Ensure DTO below plan by following collection process, and
adequate provisions made for impairment of receivables.
‎4. Participates in the development of budget proposals, assists in the
financial audits, when required.
‎5. Maintains appropriate filing of financial records and ensures proper
backup of all files.
‎6. Prepare all bank deposits, ensure to performs all cash and bank account
reconciliations daily and when needed, communicates with the bank to
understand, and reconcile any discrepancies; Prepares requests for cash and
ensures all disbursements have appropriate supporting documents; Reconciles
cash advances for specific activities.
‎7. Ensure supplier invoices are booked and payments made on time and major
suppliers and inter- company balances are reconciled periodically.
‎8. Ensure proper inventory management with periodic stock counts. Ensure
adequate provision for slow-moving inventory.
‎9. Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, teamwork, and
cooperation among sections under Finance department and other departments.
‎10. Active involvement in the administration of school compensation programs,
including payroll, working closely with Human Resources Department.
‎11. Prepare accurate financial statements, revenue projections and other
reports as required.
‎12. Provide accurate data to superiors with on-going forecasting of operating
revenues and expenditures, and the resulting operational impact.
‎13. Train and evaluate junior staff within the department; establish and
monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee
performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff development.
‎14. Ensure all accounts are reconciled daily / weekly / monthly as required.
‎15. Lead in preparation of budget; including the forecasting funds required
for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor budget variance on
regular basis.
‎16. Proactively provide timely analysis of financial data to senior staff to
improve the financial and operational performance of the school.
‎17. Understanding and compliance with the generally accepted accounting
procedures and standards
‎18. Review vendors and customers accuracy of finances deals / accounts
payable making sure all our vendor payments are up to date but also ensuring
we are not spending money where it is not needed.
‎19. Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year end close and financial
information reporting.
‎20. Coordinate with external auditors for timely completion of audited
financials.
‎21. Supporting senior staff for completing projects and tasks when required
‎22. Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Positions:
‎1. Senior Accountant
‎2. Accountant / Assistant Accountant
‎3. Cashier
‎4. Purchasing and Inventory staff
Skills:
‎1. Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential
functions of the position; demonstrated knowledge and experience within all
facets of financial affairs.
‎2. Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at
all levels within the school in English.
‎3. Demonstrable high ethical standards.
‎4. Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple complex projects.
‎5. Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement in decision-making, problem
solving, organizational and time management skills.
‎6. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of work-related information
and materials.
‎7. Demonstrated experiences in budget development and oversight.
‎8. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve broad
strategic initiatives.
‎9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of
professionals, students and parents, community members and constituencies.
‎10. Ability to lead, inspire, supervise, and evaluate team members to meet
institution and department goals and objectives.
‎11. Demonstrated competency and experience in the application and
implementation of information systems related to financial operations.
‎12. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications.
‎13. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Experience and Education
‎1. Recognized professional qualification in Finance and Accounting
(CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA/CMA)
‎2. Big ‎4 experience desirable.
‎3. Experience in Oracle Fusion will be highly advantageous.
‎4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
‎5. Experience in the development, management, and oversight of institutional
budgets.
Interested and suitable candidates can forward the CV to :-
[email protected]