Regional Finance Officer

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership in Dubai seeks an Regional Finance Officer to support the Regional Finance Manager with billing, reporting and treasury tasks within the UAE operations.

The role is UAE Nationals only, permanent, and requires English proficiency with 2+ years in finance; strong Excel/Word skills and a commitment to safeguarding and financial integrity across ISP schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• English language proficiency mandatory; Arabic an advantage.
• Minimum two years' experience in a finance role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Finance Manager with financial processes and controls.
• Prepare monthly Group and Regional reports for management.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity.
• Oversee supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Support intercompany invoicing and revenue recognition processes.
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Data coordination

Health and Safety awareness

Initiative

Finance systems

Organization

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description Position at Permotio Consultancy

ISP Regional Finance Officer

Role Profile UAE Nationals Only

Purpose of Role

The Regional Finance Officers role supports the Regional Finance Manager with various administrative financial and compliance-related tasks. Responsibilities may include assisting with billing invoices preparing management reports managing cash flow overseeing intercompany transactions ensuring tax and transfer pricing compliance coordinating audits and collaborating with school finance teams to tighten internal controls. maintain regulatory and financial integrity.

This role is part of our Emiratisation programme and as such is open to UAE Nationals only.

Reporting to: Regional Finance Manager

Duration: Permanent

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Regional Finance Officer Key Responsibilities

Financial Processes and Controls

• Assist the Regional Finance Manager in overseeing the financial processes and controls of the region.
• Assist in preparing the monthly reports for Group and Regional reporting
• Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring sufficient liquidity
• Oversee the supplier payments and bank reconciliation process for the Regional Office
• iSAMS revenue recognition process and documentation
• Process and control testing
• Manage the day-to-day processing of the accounts payable accounts receivable and treasury functions.
• Support on Balance Sheet Reviews
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Tax Audits and Compliance

• Support with coordination of the group audit with school finance teams
• Assist in resolving audit findings and implementing corrective measures if any
• Ensure statutory audits are completed in time for submission to authorities
• Assist with corporate tax filings VAT submissions and withholding tax compliance.
• Ensure tax calculations and payments are accurate and timely.
• Support compliance with local regulations.
• Assist in responding to tax authority queries and audits.

Intercompany Transactions and Transfer Pricing

• Process intercompany invoices and ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Monitor intercompany balances and coordinate settlements between entities.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and document intercompany pricing arrangements.
• Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation for regulatory reporting.

Legal Support

• Ensure trade licenses commercial registrations and other business permits are renewed on time.
• Monitor and update Power of Attorney (POA) documents for key personnel.
• Assist in maintaining corporate records including shareholder agreements and board resolutions.
• Liaise with legal teams and government agencies for compliance with business regulations.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance

Experience:

Minimum two years experience in a finance function

Language

• English is mandatory
• Arabic is an advantage

Skills Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent communication and people skills at all levels
• Ability to coordinate and collate data
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Self-motivation and ability to take initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding of & commitment to our best practice model
• Skilled in the use of finance and accounting systems
• Organization skills: well organized and able to prioritize tasks and workload
• Critical thinkingStrong sense of professionalism
• Safeguarding and welfare of children
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Interpersonal skills including tact courtesy and patience
• Customer focused

Attributes:

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Flexible and a can-do attitude

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority