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Finance Manager
Country Day School. A Nord Anglia Education School
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
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About the Role
Nord Anglia Education is seeking an experienced School Finance Manager to oversee the finance department at NAS Dubai. The role involves managing month-end accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and compliance.
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Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingCash Flow ManagementAccounting SoftwareMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all month end and statutory accounts, leading the annual external audit process
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the school
- Managing cash flow and working capital, providing clear visibility on liquidity and risk
- Overseeing Capex reporting, weekly KPI, and cash collection reports
- Supporting the procurement process and overseeing supplier contracts and service agreements
- Providing accurate, timely financial information to Principals, SLT, and budget holders
- Supervising accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely billing and vendor payments
- Overseeing payroll in coordination with HR, ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Ensuring full compliance with financial procedures, company policy, and local accounting standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial leadership
- Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)
- Experience in reporting, consolidation, business planning, and process improvement
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a School Finance Manager to join NAS Dubai.
- We are looking for an experienced finance professional to oversee the finance department at NAS Dubai.
The Role
- Responsible for all month end and statutory accounts, leading the annual external audit process.
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the school.
- Managing cash flow and working capital, providing clear visibility on liquidity and risk.
- Overseeing Capex reporting, weekly KPI, and cash collection reports.
- Supporting the procurement process and overseeing supplier contracts and service agreements.
- Providing accurate, timely financial information to Principals, SLT, and budget holders to support decision making.
- Supervising accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely billing and vendor payments.
- Overseeing payroll in coordination with HR, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Ensuring full compliance with financial procedures, company policy, and local accounting standards.
The Successful Candidate Will Possess
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial leadership, ideally within education or a service oriented organisation.
- Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.).
- Experience in reporting, consolidation, business planning, and process improvement.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, or equivalent).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with both finance and non finance stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
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