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Head of Accounts
About this role
The Head of Accounts oversees the school's financial management, reporting and compliance, providing strategic financial leadership. The role is for a proactive accounting professional with extensive experience, preferably within education or non-profit settings, and reports to the Head of Operations or Director of School in their absence.
What you would do
- Lead the preparation and management of the annual budget
- Oversee financial forecasting, cash flow, and investment planning
- Ensure IFRS compliance, tax laws, regulatory requirements and internal controls
- Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations
- Develop and mentor the Accounts team and establish performance objectives
- Provide financial analysis to support strategic projects and decision-making
What they are asking for
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAN)
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; master's preferred
- 8 to 15 years of accounting experience with at least 4 years in a supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance for schools
- Experience in asset management, reconciliation and inventory management (consumables)
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