:Aldar Education is currently seeking an Assistant Manager - Group Finance to support our growing family of owned, operated and managed schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\'s leading school group.As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.Working collaboratively, our education network\'s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi\'s government. Today, Aldar Education\'s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.This position is responsible to prepare consolidated group statutory reports at Aldar Education level. The reporting requirements includes (but not limited to) monthly reporting pack to Aldar Group along with relevant schedules and finalization of annual financial statements (consolidated).This role is also responsible to line manage Corporate Senior Accountant and oversee the financial operations & reporting of HQ entities (Aldar Education, Aldar Training Academy, Aldar Schools).Support Manager - Group Finance to successfully implement key finance projects and initiatives to achieve finance centre of excellence.Responsibilities:Main Duties:

• Support Manager - Group Finance in managing the group finance and reporting requirements

Specific Duties:Strategic Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reporting pack for Aldar Group along with relevant schedules timely and accurately.
• Prepare annual consolidated financial statement for Aldar Education.
• Standardise the process and templates for financial reporting requirements across Aldar Education.
• Prepare requirements for key finance projects and support to successfully implement the projects.
• Line manage Corporate Senior Accountant and review closing activities for HQ entities (Aldar Education, Aldar Training Academy, Aldar Schools).
• Prepare shared services costs allocation to operated & managed schools based on signed agreement.
• Prepare payroll costing versus payment vs GL accounting to ensure accuracy in payroll accounting.

Functional Responsibilities :

• Initiate any new legal entity creation, maintain Chart of Accounts, creation of new GL code and mapping to statutory & group reporting and unified chart of accounts, financial closing & consolidation process/system (FCCP) and tax reporting and consolidation system (TRCS).
• Roll out monthly closing and reporting timelines post approval from Manager - Group Finance and update status to achieve group timeline.
• Review monthly financial performance for all AE businesses and provide key variances for group reporting.
• Prepare monthly reporting pack along with relevant schedules received from AE finance team and send to Group in a timely manner.
• Review schedules received from AE finance team to be incorporated in the group reporting pack to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare annual statutory consolidation of Aldar Education financial statements.
• Review balance sheet accounts for HQ entities (Aldar Education, Aldar Training Academy, Aldar Schools), list out key action plans with responsibility and timeline to improve the quality of GL balances.
• Prepare financial information for relevant insurance policies such as money, fidelity, PAR & TPL.
• Coordinate with school and HQ team for external and internal audit requirements to close audit within timeline.
• Responsible for meeting adhoc reporting requirements from Aldar Group and AE business.
• Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve finance excellence.
• Prepare requirements (templates, data collection, analysis, etc.) for key finance projects and initiatives.
• Prepare scheme of entries with regards to Purchase Price Allocation for newly acquired businesses.
• ICFR point of contact for Financial Statement Closing Process, Consolidation, Leases & Related Party Transactions.
• Prepare monthly shared services costs allocation to operated & managed schools based on signed agreement.
• Prepare monthly payroll costing versus payment vs GL accounting to ensure accuracy in payroll accounting.
• Act as a backup for AFM - Tax & Compliance and Treasury (whenever applicable).

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional qualification with relevant experience in Group Reporting
• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA/CMA) preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years in finance

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure
• Advanced excel skills and experience in using critical excel formulas
• Proficient with accounting software
• Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture
• Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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