New Century Education
New Century Education
New Century Education is a brand-new school group based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We are a non-traditional and progressive school operator currently operating 6 schools in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi with more than 6000 students studying the US California state curriculum. Our students enjoy excellent facilities and benefit from teachers that are enthusiastic about individual student progress and attainment.
We are passionate about providing a quality, engaging and inclusive education to all our school communities. Using innovative AI driven education technologies, we ensure that all students make rapid and sustained progress from their starting points.
Key responsibilities:
Provide leadership to finance and accounting areas of the organization.
Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy and provide guidance and analysis to executive and operational management to improve results.
Maintain system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and assets.
Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
Maintain control of the following areas: general ledger, accounts payable, expense reports, billing, and payroll.
Supervise the Accountant and assign jobs relevant to accounts
payable, accounts receivable, new-hire onboarding, benefits administration.
Prepare a variety of ad hoc financial scenarios as requested.
Competencies for this role
Minimum of 10 years of finance and accounting experience, including finance, accounting, audit, and analysis (including gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to management and external stakeholders).
Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and payroll.
A high proficiency in English language is essential.
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form.
High level of data analysis skill and ability to make data-informed decisions.
Management of human and physical resources.
Strategic planning, knowledge of child protection and health and safety.
Experience in developing and leading high performing teams.
Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders.
Collaborative team player, empathetic listener, and strategic thinker.
Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. CPA preferred
We offer in return
Competitive remuneration package reflecting your skills and experience including comprehensive medical cover and flight allowances for yourself and eligible family members.
To apply
Candidates should submit a recent CV with covering letter by email to [email protected]
Please use the reference (AM22) as the subject.
Due to the number of applications received for vacancies with NCE we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
New Century Education Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre- employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.