Description
For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision - ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’.
The Finance & Administration Manager’s role enhances and improves the financial operations and governance of the school environment. This position is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and financial operations of the school, including the production of monthly financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the schools reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with international financial reporting standards.

KEY QUALITIES AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication, organizational and people skills at all levels
• Ability to collate and analyse data
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• A dynamic, positive approach to deliver the school’s vision
• Self-motivation and ability to take initiatives
• Capacity to be flexible
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to our best practice model
• Good knowledge and information of school operations
• Ability to deal effectively with all staff
• Skilled in the use of finance and accounting system, NetSuite experience would be a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
• Important Skills: Confidentiality, enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance; Finance specific certification
• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience in Finance

ATTRIBUTES:

• Empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Internationally minded
• Emotional intelligence
• Intercultural awareness, creative
• Flexible and a can-do attitude
  Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
  Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
  Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.