Finance Director

Contract Type: Full-time

Work Location: Main institutional headquarters

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Payroll Officer, Receivables Officer, Financial Reporting Officer, Financial Logistics Officer

Job Purpose

Manage the school's financial affairs with efficiency and professionalism, ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, and operational support for the implementation of the impact-maximization plan, while maintaining a commitment to financial streamlining.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide full oversight of the finance and accounting department.
• Directly supervise the Payroll Officer, Receivables Officer, Financial Reporting Officer, and Financial Logistics Officer.
• Prepare the annual budget and monitor its implementation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Manage collections from branches and cash liquidity.
• Oversee rent payments, procurement, and school catering/nutrition.
• Support the implementation of financial line items within the impact-maximization plan, particularly those related to Quran and Al-Bayan instruction, agriculture, and trade.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax standards.
• Analyze financial performance and propose improvements for cost efficiency and profitability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of financial reports (100%).
• Collection rate of receivables (≤ 98%).
• Adherence to the approved budget.
• Achievement of financial streamlining in non-essential expense items.
• Periodic preparation of financial dashboards.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in financial management (experience in the education sector preferred).
• Strong financial analysis and advanced reporting skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• High integrity and meticulous attention to detail.

Impact Maximization Requirements

Support the financial implementation of the impact-maximization plan at the lowest possible cost, with a focus on sustainability and extended impact, and contribute to generating supplementary revenue (such as purchasing agricultural produce from students and staff).

Salary & Benefits

Commensurate with experience, plus annual performance incentives.

Primary Quintet Pillar

The Work Pillar, particularly investment, saving, and trade with supporting emphasis on the Worship Pillar (spending/charity) and the Knowledge Pillar.

Applicable Institutional Policies

• The Impact Maximization Plan.
• The policy for integrating the Sakinah Quintet into curricula.
• The policy for maximizing Quran and Al-Bayan instruction.
• The policy for developing Islamic studies curricula.
• The policy for integrating the STEAM curriculum.
• The policy for maximizing impact in reading and writing.
• The financial-streamlining policy, with a focus on extended impact.