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Waad Education

<div>Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, encompassing three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced Shared Services Manager to join our team and support the effective delivery and management of shared services across our educational institutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving service efficiency, and ensuring seamless support across all shared services functions.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and implement shared services strategies to enhance efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement.
</li><li>Oversee day-to-day operations across HR, procurement, IT, marketing, accounting, and administration.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and quality standards in service delivery.
</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to maximize value and performance.
</li><li>Lead process optimization initiatives and implement best practices across all shared services functions.
</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and school units to understand needs and deliver seamless support services.
</li><li>Lead, manage, and develop the shared services team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.
</li><li>7+ years of progressive experience in managing shared services or operations in the education sector or related industries.
</li><li>Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving process improvements.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR, finance, procurement, and IT service management.
</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English.</li></ul></div>

Shared Services Manager

<div>Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, that encompasses three schools: Dar Al Thiker, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. We are committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.
We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and support our growing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Oversee and ensure accurate recording of daily financial transactions.
</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
</li><li>Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
</li><li>Perform and review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
</li><li>Support internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors.
</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff when required.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic &amp; English.</li><li>
5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience (preferably within education or a similar sector).
</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance standards.
</li><li>High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
</li><li>Professional certification (e.g., SOCPA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Senior Accountant

<div>Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, that encompasses three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. We are committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.
We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition &amp; OD Specialist to join our HR team and support our growing talent needs. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent to support our educational mission
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Manage the full recruitment cycle from job posting, screening, interviewing, to onboarding</li><li>
Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and other talent channels</li><li>
Conduct initial interviews and coordinate with hiring managers</li><li>
Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process</li><li>
Maintain accurate recruitment records and prepare reports to track hiring metrics and process effectiveness</li><li>
Prepare and update job descriptions in coordination with different departments</li><li>
Contribute to reviewing and improving the organizational structure based on business needs</li><li>
Support performance management processes and ensure completion of evaluations linked to training and development</li><li>
Support the development and updating of HR policies and procedures</li><li>
Analyze training needs, develop training plans, and follow up on implementation</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English</li><li>
Minimum 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and OD</li><li>
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
</li><li>Experience in hiring educational staff is a plus</li><li>
Exposure to HR/OD initiatives is a plus</li><li>
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Talent Acquisition & OD Specialist

<div>Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, that encompasses three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. We are committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.
We are currently looking for a Payroll &amp; Operations Specialist to join our HR &amp; Operations team and support our growing organizational needs
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Manage monthly payroll processing accurately and on time
</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy</li><li>
Handle employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation
</li><li>Support HR operations processes and employee lifecycle activities
</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and labor regulations
</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support audits when required</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</li><li>2 to 4 years of experience in Payroll and/or HR Operations
</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy</li><li>
Good understanding of HR systems and payroll processes (ATS/HRIS is a plus)</li><li>
Strong communication and organizational skills
</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Payroll & Operations Specialist

<div>Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, that encompasses three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. We are committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.
We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team and support our growing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Record and maintain daily financial transactions accurately.
</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end closing</li><li>
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.</li><li>
Perform bank reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.
</li><li>Support audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>
Assist in budgeting and financial analysis when required.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>
2 to 4 years of experience in accounting.
</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.
</li><li>Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Excel.
</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Accountant

<div>Waad Education is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to establish, lead, and manage the internal audit function. Reporting directly to the Board Audit Committee, the role is responsible for developing and executing a robust audit strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and compliance across all schools and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead the development and implementation of the internal audit framework, charter, and methodology</li></ul><ul><li>
Develop and own the annual risk-based internal audit plan and ensure its effective execution</li><li>
Lead and manage internal audit activities across operational, academic, financial, HR, procurement, and compliance areas</li><li>
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and drive continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>
Prepare and present audit reports, insights, and recommendations to the Board Audit Committee and senior management</li><li>
Lead risk assessment processes and support enterprise risk management initiatives</li><li>
Oversee and lead fraud investigations and special audit assignments</li><li>
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure alignment and efficiency</li><li>
Promote a strong governance, risk, and control culture across the organization</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field</li><li>
Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is required</li><li>
5&ndash;8 years of internal audit experience, including at least 2&ndash;3 years in a managerial or supervisory role</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in education, services, or diversified groups; Big 4 experience is a plus</li><li>
Strong knowledge of IFRS, COSO, and risk management</li></ul>
Key Competencies<ul><li>
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).</li></ul><ul><li>
Proven ability to lead internal audit functions and drive change.</li><li>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
High integrity and professionalism.</li></ul></div>

Internal Audit Manager

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