Finance Officer

Reporting to:Head of Finance

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience.Candidateshould be able to perform the various accounting functions such as maintaining books of accounts including students’ accounts, general ledger and bank accounts according to the requirement of the school.Candidateshould be able to provide weekly and monthly reports of all student billing and status of funds position.Candidateshould be able to communicate calmly and effectively with all members of the school community in matters regarding finance and accounting.

Knowledge and Skills.Candidateshould:

• be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding

• possess strong communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school

• be fluent in English (the ability to speak Arabic is an advantage)

• be able to communicate, interact and work effectively with different individuals

• have strong interpersonal relations skills, and able to represent ISL Qatar in a professional manner

• be proficient in the use of computers and accounting software packages

• have working knowledge of the financial accounting regulations and standards in Qatar and internationally

• have knowledge of accounting in the education sector

• possess strong and accurate data entry skills

• have a pleasant personality with the ability to work in a busy environment

• possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities.

• Responsible for maintenance of the book of accounts, including but not limited to the general ledger and accounts payable.
• Organiseto have agreed petty cash in place and ensure petty cash is recorded on a periodical basis.
• Maintenance of all supplier ledgers and disbursement records.
• Assist the procurement in preparing the purchase order when it is needed.
• Ensure all supplier payments are made as per the terms of agreement.
• Ensure all agreements are in place for various rental obligations
• Ensure all expenses are allocated to their respective departmental budget.
• Ensure periodical verification of physical cash is undertaken and tallied with books and any variance is reported immediately to the Head of Finance.
• Assist the Head of Finance in the preparation of the school budget and implementation of a budget review/tracking system.
• Manage the accounts payables, including order processing to ensure that all purchase orders and invoices are processed in timely manner. Maintain records of invoices and payments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the school financial management system.
• Assist in other duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the school accounting function.
• Carry out such other assignment as may be delegated from time to time.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and experience.The school prefers a candidate who:

• havefinanceexperience in a similar organization.

• have a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• have Qatar residential permit (under husband or family sponsorship).

Qualifications and experience. The school prefers a candidate who: have finance experience in a similar organization. have a Bachelor degree or equivalent. have Qatar residential permit (under husband or family sponsorship).