Finance Officer

Job Purpose

 

Manage the customer billing process and liaise with customers/parents with regards to any financial queries. Ensure the timely issue and collection of school fees and be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the debt management process.

 

 

Key responsibilities include the following:

 

• Debt management and collection of over AED 50,000,000
• Cash and banking handling and processing, this may include point-of-sale processing
• Periodic reporting of debtors reporting
• Develop/maintain user-friendly reports
• Key interface with pupils and parents, building a strong and supportive relationship to attain objectives
• Accounts Payables, including posting of invoices and creating supplier payments within the banking system
• Petty cash processing
• Expense claims processing
• Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the Finance Manager.

 

 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualification and experience;

 

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or any financial related field
• With a minimum of 3 years accounting or finance experience
• Native Arabic speaking professional
• Experience in education or learning environment

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting equivalence – Preferable

Proven track record with at least 2 year’s working experience in finance function – Essential

Experience / Knowledge

Native English Professional – Desirable

Experience in education or learning environment – Essential

Experience of liaison with external and internal auditing bodies – Essential

Skills

High level of interpersonal skills – Essential

High level of technical accountancy and tax knowledge – Essential

Ability to prioritise and deliver against agreed service levels and targets – Essential

Personal Attributes

High levels of personal integrity – Essential

Excellent organisational and time-management skills – Essential

Attention to detail – Essential

Ability to work under pressure and remain calm – Essential

Willingness to take on multiple tasks – Essential

Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved – Essential

Self-motivated and enthusiastic – Essential

Ability to work independently – Essential

Continually strive for improvement – Essential

Adaptability – Essential

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.