Finance Executive - November 2026

Cheltenham Muscat; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheltenham Muscat seeks a Finance Executive to join our Oman-based finance team. The role involves processing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting budget control and compliance efforts.

You will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to financial integrity and sustainability. The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting background, detail orientation, and the ability to work in a bilingual, multicultural environment in Oman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or currently studying).
• 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow processes and work within established controls.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in Oman or the wider GCC region is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a bilingual and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system with supporting documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
• Perform regular reconciliations (bank, cash, supplier, and customer accounts).
• Verify expenditures are approved and aligned with budgets.
• Flag discrepancies and potential budget overruns to Finance Manager.
• Support tracking of expenses against budgets with accurate coding.
• Promote compliance with financial policies and spending controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Due to the school’s continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Finance Executive to start in November 2026.

The Finance Executive provides essential support to the finance function of a Cognita school in Oman, ensuring accurate financial processing, strong adherence to controls, and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate execution of day-to-day financial activities. The position plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline and supporting budgetary control by ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, authorised, and aligned with approved budgets.

Through high-quality execution and attention to detail, the Finance Executive contributes to the school’s financial integrity and supports the broader objective of long-term sustainability.

The School

Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, students and teachers at Cheltenham Muscat benefit from world-class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning as well as strong support from our partner school Cheltenham College, who have been providing exceptional education for students for over 180 years.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing & Financial Accuracy

• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system with appropriate supporting documentation
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records and filing systems
• Perform regular reconciliations (bank, cash, supplier, and customer accounts)

Budget Control Support

• Verify that all expenditures are properly approved and aligned with departmental budgets before processing
• Flag any discrepancies, unusual transactions, or potential budget overruns to the Finance Manager
• Support tracking of expenses against budgets through accurate coding and timely processing
• Promote compliance with financial policies and spending controls across the school

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in line with agreed terms
• Support fee collection processes, including invoicing, receipts, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Maintain accurate records of payables and receivables
• Respond to vendor and parent queries in a professional and timely manner

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and procedures
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all activities
• Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to requests
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Oman Ministry of Education and relevant statutory requirements where applicable

Operational Support

• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations where required
• Support procurement processes by ensuring documentation and approvals are in place
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• Assist the finance team during peak periods such as audits and year-end closing

Risk & Control Awareness

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to minimise errors and financial risk
• Escalate any control weaknesses, discrepancies, or irregularities promptly
• Follow established financial controls to safeguard school assets

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or currently studying)
• 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to follow processes and work within established controls
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Experience in Oman or the wider GCC region is an advantage
• Ability to work in a bilingual and multicultural environment

School Values and Ethos

• To actively promote the School’s vision & values through participation in all areas of school life.
• To support the School’s commitment to provide all-round outstanding education for students.
• To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• To have the highest aspirations for all students, both in and out of the classroom.
• To offer excellent pastoral care for all students.
• To respect and support Omani culture.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with policy.
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.
• To engage fully in all safeguarding training as required.

Package Details

The post attracts a competitive salary package appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate.

Safeguarding and Privacy

Cheltenham Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all the staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than three (3) months old. Three satisfactory professional references will also be required.

If successful and if applicable, for visa purposes applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of having been a ‘full time’ student. These documents will need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Oman Embassy in the applicant’s home country. Our HR team can support applicants in completing this process.

By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates.

Applicants should also note that any offer of employment is subject to social media checks.

At Cheltenham Muscat, we are committed to fostering a school community where every individual is treated with respect, dignity and fairness. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bias of any kind, and actively promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of school life, including recruitment, teaching, learning and co-curricular activities. We celebrate diversity of background, perspective and experience, and are continuously working to ensure that our policies, practices and culture enable every member of our community - students, staff and families - to feel valued, supported and able to thrive.