Description:
An opportunity has opened up for an experienced and creative Finance Manager for our brand new international school, which is opening in Doha in 2024.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our founding team. The Finance Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes, and preparing materials for the audit process. They will also be assisting the Head of Operations as needed. To be successful as a Finance Manager, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). An outstanding Finance Manager should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Key responsibilities in this role include:
- Oversee the general accounting function, which includes general ledger accounting, fixed assets, capital expenditures, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting and balance sheet management.
- Lead the monthly and annual accounting close process.
- Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures that inform accounting and financial business practices across the organization.
- Ensure that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the school's assets are protected.
- Responsible for adequate design and documentation of internal controls and segregation of duties.
- Ensure that the company financial records are timely maintained and in compliance with school policies and GAAP.
- Monitor the school's cash balances and make internal transfers to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure that the school can satisfy its payment obligations.
- Analyze business and financial data to make informed decisions and recommendations about school operations.
- Create financial models based on analysis to support organizational decision-making.
- Assist with monitoring annual financial operating results and investigating any variances.
- Assist with preparation of the annual budget.
- Prepare routine and ad hoc financial statements that meet Administration and Board needs.
- Responsible for all aspects of payroll and benefits administration to include: monthly payroll preparation and related journal entries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; CA preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
Qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic and superior professionalism and judgement.
- Self-motivated and results driven.
- Organized and able to work independently.
- Resourceful and collaborative approach to solving problems.
- Leadership and influencing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.