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Purpose of Role

The role will initially report to the Finance Controller Europe, and once the school is onboarded, this position will report to the Chief Accountant – Poland with a dotted line to the School Finance and Operations Director, and to the Chief Accountant – Poland. The role is the school’s main finance contact with these boards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure general ledger and financial statements are complete and accurate.
• Manage payables, receivables, and invoicing functions, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and fully reconciled.
• Maintain a clear, effective billing and collection process.
• Establish strong controls around credit collections, monitor debtor levels, and proactively discuss with parents to ensure timely debt collection.
• Implement controls for purchasing goods and services, ensuring value for money through procurement policies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, including deferred income, cash, and balance sheet accounts.
• Design and enforce internal controls and policies for all school functions.
• Optimize local cash management.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, legal, and tax authorities; ensure compliance with reporting and tax filings.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the school.
• Collaborate with HR on payroll, performance evaluations, and salary increments.
• Train finance system users to ensure proper and full utilization of systems.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely monthly and annual financial reporting, including KPI reports, budget variance analysis, and cash/debtor reporting.
• Develop processes for accurate data collection and review of KPI data related to enrolments and headcount.

Operational & Commercial Support

Support the School Finance and Operations Director or Chief Accountant – Poland with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Several years of accounting and finance operational experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong IFRS accounting knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to shifting priorities, and work independently.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Fluent in Polish and English, both written and spoken.

ISP Principles

Our principles include prioritizing children and students, treating everyone with care and respect, operating efficiently, being financially responsible, and continuous learning.

Safeguarding & Diversity

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with vetting procedures in place. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Additional Details

• Senior level, Mid-Senior level
• Full-time employment
• Fields: Accounting/Auditing and Finance, Higher Education

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