Assistant Finance Manager

Indian School Bousher; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian School Bousher is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager in overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting and timely reporting in compliance with Oman regulations.

The role requires 8+ years post-qualification experience, a CA qualification (attested by OACPA), and strong knowledge of ERP systems and Excel. You will help manage budgets, audits, and financial controls within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• CA qualification mandatory and attested by Oman Association of Chartered Public Accountants (OACPA).
• Strong accounting knowledge including financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and accounting entries.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial planning activities.
• Monitor income and expenditure against budgets and highlight variances.
• Ensure timely processing and verification of invoices, payments, receipts, journals and other transactions.
• Assist in maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial policies and regulatory requirements in Oman.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding financial documentation, budgets, payments and accounting matters.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and supporting documents.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Review financial data for discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions in the ERP system.
• Support Finance Manager in improving financial processes, controls and reporting systems.
• Supervise and guide finance/accounts staff when required.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CA qualification

Job description

The Assistant Finance Manager will support the Finance Manager in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization ensuring accurate accounting timely financial reporting effective financial controls compliance with applicable regulations and efficient management of financial transactions The role requires a highly experienced finance professional with strong accounting knowledge analytical skills attention to detail and practical experience in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations
• Prepare review and maintain accurate financial records ledgers and accounting entries
• Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports
• Monitor accounts payable accounts receivable cash flow bank transactions and reconciliations
• Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support budgeting forecasting variance analysis and financial planning activities
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets and highlight significant variances
• Ensure timely processing and verification of invoices payments receipts journals and other financial transactions
• Assist in maintaining effective internal financial controls and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards financial policies and regulatory requirements in Oman
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding financial documentation budgets payments and accounting matters
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required schedules supporting documents and financial information
• Maintain proper documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes
• Review financial data and identify discrepancies errors or unusual transactions
• Prepare financial analysis and reports using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions in the ERP system
• Support the Finance Manager in improving financial processes controls and reporting systems
• Supervise and guide finance accounts staff when required
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial and organizational information
• Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager or senior management

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory. The relevant degree/certificate must be attested/approved by the Oman Association of Chartered Public Accountants (OACPA), as applicable. Minimum 8 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in Finance & Accounts. Valid experience letters/certificates must be available to substantiate the required experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliation, and internal controls. Good working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently as well as effectively coordinate with internal teams. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of accounting and financial practices applicable in Oman will be an advantage.