Operations Assistant

Job description / Role

This position is responsible for transactional support which may include operational and financial advice and counsel to the business units under the guidance of the Operations Manager. In addition, the incumbent will support and administer task and activities relating to Operations and Financial Projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Support
• Proactively manages Fee collection in line with direction from the Admissions Department
• Proactively manages School Petty cash flow as well as Staff expenses as required
• Assists HR when required in Pay Roll and FFS distribution as well as Supply Staff payment

Operational Support
• Supports the Operations Manager in providing operational support to one or more business units/service lines.
• Provides transactional support and guidance to business units/service lines on policies, procedures etc.
• Supports organizational change initiatives including administration of activities relating to Operations Projects
• Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory requirements

Salary:
AED 8,000 to 10,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Visa, private medical insurance

Requirements

Education:
• Bachelor Degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce or similar

Experience:
• 2 years' experience in a similar role

Competencies:
• Detailed understanding of managing school finances coupled with the ability to keep managers regularly appraised
• Able to follow policy and implement structures from a CO perspective

Attributes:
• Calm and reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be positive yet assertive

About the Company

Taaleem's main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.

Taaleem, which means education in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. We only recruit the best international teachers who are capable of delivering our international curricula in a creative and engaging manner.

Taaleem is seeking to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.