School Bursar at Olashore International School

Position Requirements: Knowledge and Experience

• Degree level qualifications (minimum Bachelor Degree);
• Qualified Chartered Accountant;
• Demonstrated experience as a Bursar within an International School environment;
• Knowledge and experience in establishing an International School Budget to cater for all aspects of school life;
• Several years’ experience in managing the finances in an established International School;
• Analytical skills, able to interpret multiple data sets to track the school finances on a term-by-term basis (with an annual overview in mind);
• Commercially astute with a very good understanding of financial metrics, able to set budgets and able assess future outcomes;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate positively with parents, staff, students, school providers and external authorities;
• Good ICT skills (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint);
• A globally minded person with the knowledge of trends for the financial management within an International School context.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee the financial management of the School including business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial risk management and asset management of the School’s financial resources;
• Ensure that financial functions are provided effectively and efficiently for all areas of Olashore International School, including:
• Preparation of monthly accounts
• Prepare budgets and recommend fee levels
• Prepare capital and operating cash flow projections
• Prepare the Annual Accounts with the Auditors
• Management of the financial investments of the School
• Efficient management of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintenance of the family/student information database
• Management of bank relationships and oversee the management of investments and borrowings
• Manage relationships with pension providers to ensure full compliance with requirements funding
• Completion of regulatory financial reporting and benchmarking surveys
• School payroll – efficient and accurate processing of payroll and maintenance of payroll systems and records;
• Manage the preparation of financial submissions and budgets for the School to optimise funding availability and allocation in line with the School’s directions and needs;
• Insurance – maintain an efficient and up to date insurance portfolio;
• Reporting – ensure professional, timely and accurate reports are prepared for the School Board and management of the School to facilitate appropriate management and decision making;
• Meet monthly with Board Chairman, if required;
• Develop and maintain Accounting policies and procedures;
• Keep abreast of GST, Fringe Benefits Tax and other tax rulings, including attendance at seminars and liaison with the relevant Government Bodies and the ISV regarding such issues.