We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.

Role purpose

Carry out day-to-day duties pertaining to UAE exams financial operations and financial data analysis for planning.

Assist the country exams team and core finance teams with administration and financial management of exams products, programmes, and projects.

Main Accountabilities

Financial Duties

• Responsible for country-wide exams revenue recognition and recording journal entries in SAP
• Completing the revenue reconciliation reports for each exam product and give revenue assurance against exam conducted with sign off from management within agreed timeline.
• Responsible for preparing and executing monthly and yearly closing procedures by posting revenue and expenditure accruals and deferrals in the period of activity. Ensure period end results are in line with plan / forecast and provide variance analysis where required.
• Ensure financial transactions and documents are recorded in files and folders with appropriate indexing and naming for management reporting and audit tracking.
• Manage accounts receivable and aged debt recovery by invoicing, tracking, and maintaining follow-up correspondence with various local and international business partners for any exam conducted on credit.
• Process board invoice payables to UK exam boards by performing invoice reconciliation and verification in coordination with exams operations teams.
• Process exams refunds to candidates along with other off-system vendor payments by correctly following existing SOPs and ensure due diligence.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting Cash Flow Forecast monthly, along with explanations of variance with actuals and possible reasons for re-forecasting future months in order justify adjustments made.
• Supporting the UAE Exams finance team with certain finance monthly task (includes some of the day-to-day activities)

Risk Management and Audit

• Support in internal and external audit review by furnishing appropriate documentary evidence, approvals, and explanations within close timelines.
• Assist in the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with finance policy.

Role Requirements

• This role is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in UAE.
• There is no relocation or sponsorship support.

Language requirements

• English at B2 Level
• Arabic Desirable

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance / Accounting (Minimum / essential)
• Part qualified with a recognized accounting body (Desirable)

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience

• 2 years of experience in Finance (Minimum / essential)
• Understanding of Financial Accounting and Reporting (Minimum / essential)
• Experience of Financial Management in an ERP environment with functional use / knowledge of SAP (Desirable)

British Council core competencies

Planning & Organizing (Level 2)

• Organises own work over weeks and months, or plans for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.

Analysing data and problems (Level 1)

• Breaks down problems into a list of tasks to be done and decides on appropriate action.

Managing Finance and Resources (level 2)

• Uses corporate financial systems and processes appropriately as part of the job and on behalf of a team.

Managing Risk (Level 2)

• Has track record of identifying and highlighting risks and suggesting mitigating actions.

Further Information

• Number of positions :01
• Pay Band: 4/H grade
• Location: UAE
• Working days and hours: Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend working might be required depending on the business need.
• Payment terms -Hourly paid rate
• Contract type- Hourly paid Contract
• Contract duration- Four month
• Other requirements: Selected candidate will undergo appropriate police checks and must obtain three satisfactory references.
• Closing date: 25 December 2023

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English.

It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.

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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council\'s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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