Head of Finance

• As Head of Finance, you will oversee the Project's accounting function, ensuring its efficient operation according to agreed KPI requirement and procedures
• Budgeting, financial governance & compliance and providing advisory support for the Project
• Coordination with School Principals on Financial aspects and having an overview regarding administration of School, Operations and HR Operations
• Manage and direct day-to-day activities of the Finance team to ensure timely delivery of reports and information as mandated by MOE and internal requirements of Taaleem.
• Ensure that the Key Performance Indicators are pursued, monitored regularly and achieved for the Financial responsible areas.
• Provide leadership, direction and management of finance, accounting and budgeting.
• Ensure development of policies on strategic issues that affect the Project's long-term financial integrity or that have an impact on employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage with the PPP Schools' teams in preparation of annual budgets and implement procedures to maintain tight budget control and have available reports for the Principal on the current budget status.
• Ensure that all financial controls are robust, and audits are completed within stipulated deadlines.
• Keep the daily accounts up to date, so that information can be shared with the MOE, Principal and Central Office Finance team at any given time.
• Managing relationships with professional advisors including Auditors, Bankers, Insurance Brokers, and Facilities Management, suppliers etc.