Date: 2 Jul 2024
Location:
Abu Dhabi, AE
Job ID: 2790
School: NAS Abu Dhabi School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
About Nord Anglia
At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success â whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.
We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 81 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.
About the school
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the schoolâs new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and begin to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. We help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience and global awareness, and be team players. Through personalised learning, our students will thrive academically, socially and emotionally, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
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 yearâs 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.
Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.
