Accountant (Temporary)

Role Overview

Accountant (Temporary) at International Schools Partnership. Department: Non-Academic Administration. Line Manager: Finance and Administration Manager.

Role Purpose

Support the Finance & Administration Manager in maintaining and enhancing the school's financial resources by maintaining control over the Trial Balance and overseeing account receivables. The incumbent supports the Finance & Administration Manager during audits and in preparing month-end reports for ISP ME.

Key Responsibilities

Collections and Revenue

• Collect all outstanding debtors' receivables.
• Raise all revenue invoices.
• Issue receipts for payments.
• Issue credit notes and revise invoices.
• Prepare reminders and letters of demand for debtors.

Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile debtor accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the AR aging with comments and current data.

Banking and Deposits

• Process all AR transactions through the bank.
• Submit deposits to G4S weekly.
• Submit daily and bank balances internally and to group.
• Report daily and weekly cash balances to ISP.

Deferred Income and Reporting

• Understand deferred income and its accounting.
• Prepare all accounts receivable reports for month-end as per ISP timetable.
• Provide receipts reports for re-enrollments and new enrollments to Admissions daily.

Stakeholder Management

• Handle queries with parents.
• Liaise with external auditors on all accounts receivable queries.

Support and Backup

• Act as backup for the accountant as and when required.

Health and Safety

• Emphasize the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum and communicate to pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others, and respect for the school's property and equipment.
• Perform playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Ensure that all necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.
• Maintain an awareness of all health and safety measures to be taken when in school.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience.

Skills & Competencies

Language

• English is mandatory.
• Arabic is an advantage.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient financial and accounting skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.
• Excellent command of MS Office.
• Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Competency in records, reports, and correspondence by use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Computer literate.
• Record-keeping and report preparation methods.

Analytical and Problem-Solving

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to negotiate, persuade, and motivate others.

Organizational and Time Management

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Organization skills: well-organized and able to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• The ability to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Interpersonal and Communication

• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language in spoken and written form.
• Customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and patience.
• Ability to develop good personal relationships within a team.
• Empathetic listener.

Work Style and Attributes

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Customer-focused.
• Willing attitude to be part of the school team.
• Strong sense of professionalism.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Reliable with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Flexible and a can-do attitude.
• Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Emotionally intelligent.
• Internationally minded.
• Intercultural awareness and creativity.
• Passionate about delivering quality education.
• An innovator with willingness to embrace change.
• Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school.
• Safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Behavior management.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate professional development.

Additional Information

Employment Type

Temporary contract.

School Expectations

• Compliance with the school's Vision, Mission, and Policies.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with all staff members.
• Contact with students on a strictly professional basis with the physical and emotional safety of students being of paramount importance.
• Strictly follow the hours of work as arranged with the principal.
• Maintain confidentiality of information held in confidence under all circumstances.

Safeguarding and Vetting

• ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• All post-holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

Diversity and Inclusion

• ISP is committed to strengthening its inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics.
• Candidates who share ISP's vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.