Vacancy title:
Business Manager

Jobs at:
International School of Uganda (ISU)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 31st March 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Business Manager
international School of Uganda (ISU) is a non—profit, co-educational day school, offering an international education programme for students aged between 2‘/2 and ‘I9. Established in 1967, ISU is the oldest international school in Uganda and the only one offering the full international Baccalaureate Curriculum. We are looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Business Manager to join our leadership team. This position is to commence August 1st, 2017.

Scope of Responsibilities
The Business Manager is responsible for ensuring that the finances of the school are managed in an effective, efficient and ethical fashion to help meet the strategic goals of the school. The Business Manager is a member of the Executive Management Team.

Outline of Responsibilities

• Ensure that international Sd1ool of Uganda is provided with sound financial leadership and that the finances of the school are managed in an effective, efficient and ethical fashion.
  
• Participating in Board Meetings, Finance Committee Meetings, Executive Management team meetings and others as necessary to ensure realistic financial planning at all levels in the organization.
  
• Ensuring that adequate financial control systems are in place and that they are achieving their purpose of ensuring accountability and availability of infom1ation (e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual reports; regular spot checks and formal audits)
  
• Overseeing the maintenance of the database of student school fees, capital levy, bus and any other charges; coordinating with the Accountant, Registrar and Transport Manager to ensure accuracy and completeness
  
• Establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures to ensure that all payments owed by the school are settled and accounted for in a timely manner (including payment of wages and benefits to staff; management of petty cash; procurement; payments to URA etc.)
  
• Ensuring the school's compliance with applicable Ugandan laws and regulations pertaining to payroll taxes, NSSF and labor laws; liaising with attorneys on legal matters when necessary
  
• Liaising with donors (e.g. the US Government grant), drawing up project proposals and ensuring that any donor-required reporting procedures are adhered to.
  
• Helping lead the financial planning of the school's resources by researching and presenting to the Head of School options to maximize the school's savings while not putting them at risk

Experience, Qualifications and Competencies:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related field. Post graduate Accounting I Finance Qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA is required.
  
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Financial Management, Accounting or relevant area; at least 5 years of this must be in a senior supervisory/managerial capacity.
  
• Experience working in an international school setting is preferred.
  
• Experience and/or understanding of educational programs.
  
• Knowledge of Ugandan tax laws and financial regulatory framework.
  
• Demonstrated success in financial management.
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Demonstrated experience to work independently and act ethically.
  
• Strong work ethic based on proactive personal responsibility.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to supervise and train others.

Job application procedure
To apply send a letter of application and full CV including the names and contact details for 3 professional referees by email to; humanresources@isumail.ac.ug or deliver to: Business office, international School of Uganda, Plot 272 lubowa estate

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 31st March 2017 however, lSU reserves the right to make an appointment prior to this date
If we find the right candidates