Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Contract Type: Permanent / Location: Abu Dhabi

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked in the top 3 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by QS World University Ranking, is part of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a Swiss-model private institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in hospitality, tourism, and event management. We prepare entrepreneurial and innovative graduates through a global network of campuses in Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain), and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Our values include Development, Distinctiveness, Joint Commitment, Openness, and a Sense of Service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Revenue Management: Generate invoices for students and other customers, control fees, ensure proper documentation, and ensure timely invoicing compliant with VAT standards.
2. Collection Control: Follow up on collections, send reminders, communicate with relevant departments regarding payment defaults, and manage outstanding payments.
3. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to IFRS standards and other management reports.
4. Student Health Insurance: Verify invoices before final payments.
5. Student Payment Plans: Develop and suggest payment options, update student accounts, and send reminders.
6. Customer Service: Respond to student inquiries, provide guidance, liaise with CFO, Campus Director, parents/sponsors, and Enrollment Teams.
7. Bank Reconciliation and Collection: Monitor collections, process transactions, reconcile bank statements daily, and manage receipts and tax records.
8. Accounts Payables: Book supplier invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
9. KPIs and Strategic Goals: Achieve departmental KPIs and collaborate across departments to meet strategic objectives.
10. Tax and VAT Compliance: Prepare VAT returns, maintain records, and support corporate income tax reporting.
11. Closing Processes: Manage monthly and yearly closing activities, reconcile accounts, assist with audits.
12. Student Operations Support: Assist with student check-in/out, refunds, and damage collections.
13. Budgeting: Support the budgeting process and monitor budget utilization.
14. Ad Hoc Tasks: Perform additional duties as assigned by the CFO.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Commercial diploma or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge:

• Service-oriented attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of IFRS and regulations
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment
• Attention to detail, reliability, and effective time management
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and online banking/web applications
• Fluent in English; Arabic or additional languages are a plus