Assistant to Director of Finance and Operations

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and police checks. Online searches will be done as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will be conducting thorough online searches, extensive background checks, and collecting references.

We are seeking a flexible and versatile professional for the role of Assistant to the Director of Finance and Operations. The Assistant will assist the Director in all projects and will oversee various finance-related activities at Haileybury Astana.

Type of contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Start date: November, 2024

We offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Annual Paid leave 30 calendar days

- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, work schedule

- Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches in School

- Free Transportation to School

- Medical Insurance coverage for staff and family members

- CPD opportunities

- International & Friendly environment

- Wellbeing program

Responsibilities:

• Prepare internal reporting forms for analysis and management decisions, including calculations and justifications.

• Ensure the accuracy of the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement by matching costs to revenue and recording them correctly. Deliver statements on time.

• Reconcile balance sheets and financial statement reports for accuracy.

• Oversee capital asset projects to ensure alignment with school goals.

• Manage the 1C accounting system or equivalent to maintain financial records.

• Oversee document workflow in the accounting system for efficiency.

• Ensure all applicable taxes are current and properly managed.

• Maintain compliance with local operating procedures and regulations.

• Accurately document profits and losses.

• Ensure that property permits, licenses, and vendor contracts are current.

• Submit reports on time, adhering to deadlines.

• Advise the Director on operational and financial issues.

• Provide relevant information to colleagues through various communication methods.

• Assist other units with accounting and budgeting policies and financial resource management.

• Communicate financial concepts clearly to foster understanding.

• Attend meetings to review financial information with the management team.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director to meet business needs.

• Assume the Director’s responsibilities during their absence to ensure continuity.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (4 years).

• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.

• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus

• Preferably an ACCA or DipIFR student/member

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries

• Knowledge of database structures for financial queries and cash flow statement preparation.

• Familiarity with normative legal acts and methodological materials on planning, accounting, and analysis.

• Proficient in Excel and the 1C accounting system.

• Knowledge of applicable financial practices and state and federal regulations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships to achieve work goals.

• Upper-intermediate proficiency in English.