Overview

About The Role:

  • Ensure proper accounting and financial records and systems are maintained
  • Ensure the school maintains costs within agreed budget levels.
  • Proactively advise the UAE Head of Finance & Principal around budget efficiencies.
  • Financial accounts are produced monthly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and within agreed timeframes. This includes but not limited to, accruals, prepayments, ECL and FAR management.
  • All statutory accounting and tax returns are produced and submitted in accordance with legislation.
  • Management of IFRS 16 leases in-accordance with the standard.
  • Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
  • Production of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts to aid both the school and Nord Anglia Education cash management.
  • Ensure proper asset management processes are in operation.
  • Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors regarding the statutory accounts and other statutory returns.
  • Liaise with internal auditors ensuring internal processes are robust and act and implement on any recommendations.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of the latest accounting and tax regulations within the UAE and Internationally.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must:

  • Educated to Degree or its equivalent
  • 5-7 years and above experience with proven ability in an accounting role with VAT experience essential
  • Well versed with IFRS and general accounting procedures
  • Advanced experience in accountancy software products such as MS Navision, and MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines, and the ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
  • Past experience in school environment is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills to negotiate with external stakeholders on commercial contracts and transactions
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with non-finance members as well as finance members of school and regional team
  • High levels of personal integrity
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Ability to work independently
  • Adaptability

About Oakridge International School

Oakridge International Schools, Bengaluru are part of the world’s leading premium schools organization, Nord Anglia Education. Over the past decade, Oakridge has garnered a strong reputation to become one of the best international schools in the country. The prestigious international school was started with a mission to build a community of leaders, over a foundation of shared beliefs, values and ethos.