Head of Finance
Taaleem
Sharjah
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Tax-Free Salary, Housing Allowance, Visa, Medical Insurance, Tuition Fee Discount and more
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- June 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2022
Job overview
Taaleem have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished, qualified Head of Finance to lead the establishment and development of a section of our portfolio of schools. Start Date: June 2022.
This role will be based in Sharjah and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Education and liaise with the School Principals, Taaleem Central Office, HR and Operations Representatives.
Who are we?
As a Taaleem employee you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. We are proud and privileged to operate some of the leading schools in the UAE, led by outstanding teachers from all over the world. Our schools are located across the UAE, catering to the British, IB and American curricula, so we always look for a diverse and inspiring teaching body who are looking to help educate and develop the future generations.
Job Purpose:
- 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.
Person Specification:
Education:
- CA / ACCA / CPA
- Experience in independent handling of Financials, Auditing and Budgeting is essential
- Experience managing teams, internal assignments and project management is essential
- Be able to understand and interpret accounting implications and provide advice on various aspects
Experience:
- 8 years plus post-qualification experience and a similar role in the Education sector is advantageous
- BIG-4 experience is preferred
For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description.
To apply, please complete the Taaleem registration form and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Attached documents
About Taaleem
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- Taaleem
- PO Box 76691, 1st Floor Century Plaza, Jumeira Road, Jumeira 1
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
About Taaleem
Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of international schools, pre-schools and public-private partnership schools across the UAE. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.
Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
Taaleem seeks to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.
Taaleem is committed to:
- Equipping children in the region holistically with the skills, knowledge and character to compete globally
- Offering a comprehensive range of outstanding international curricula
- Designing, building and managing the best educational facilities
- Creating and implementing benchmark educational initiatives
- Nurturing educational excellence through the attraction, retention and development of the best educators
- Continuously evaluating and improving standards across our schools
- Establishing our schools as valued cornerstones of their communities
Opportunities at Taaleem
The Taaleem family of schools are a truly values-driven organisation and always happy to receive applications from ‘outstanding’ teachers, including KG, Early Years and Primary and Secondary Specialists. We are also looking to hear from experienced professionals interested in joining our support functions within our schools and Central Office.
We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring young minds and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. Due to our rigorous approvals systems in the UAE please be aware of the requirements for teachers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Candidates must hold a recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Bachelor’s of Education or PGCE to gain KHDA and ADEK approval.
History of Taaleem
The origins of Taaleem began in 2004 when Beacon Education, a school management company was set up to develop and run high quality education projects. Beacon Education was created to meet the need for top-quality schools as the region’s population continues to grow.
Our first schools opened in September 2005 and two years later, His Excellency Nasser Hassan Al-Shaikh, Chairman of the Board of Taaleem, spearheaded a major ongoing investment in Beacon Education by National Bonds, a Dubai-based private joint stock company with around 50% ownership by the Government of Dubai.
Taaleem is the assumed name through which we will continue to deliver our promise to inspire students and help them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
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