early years support staff (prek and kindergarten)

finance officer

SEK International Schools

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 Role overview
 
 
 
 The Finance Officer is responsible for the effective day to day financial operations of the school. This includes managing income and expenditure, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, and providing clear financial information to support school decision-making.
 
 
 The Finance Officer will be the
 
 sole finance professional on site
 
 , working closely with the Head of School and Project Manager, with access to guidance and support from the wider SEK finance network in Saudi Arabia. This role is particularly important in a startup school environment, where strong systems, accuracy, and financial control are essential.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Income, fees, and family payments
 
 
 
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 Manage all school income processes, including:
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 issuing invoices and fee statements
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 tracking payments from families
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 following up on late or missing payments
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 Maintain accurate records of all family payments and outstanding balances
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 Work closely with the Admissions Officer to:
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 confirm payment status prior to student enrolment
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 ensure alignment between admissions decisions and financial compliance
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 Ensure the fees policy is correctly applied and consistently communicated
 
 
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 Expenditure and financial records
 
 
 
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 Process payments to suppliers and service providers in a timely and controlled manner
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 Maintain clear and wellorganised records of:
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 invoices
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 contracts
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 payments and commitments
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 Track expenditure and provide clear financial information to those responsible for budgetary decisions
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 Ensure all financial data is accurate, up to date, and easily accessible
 
 
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 Financial reporting and oversight
 
 
 
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 Prepare regular financial reports (e.g. monthly) showing:
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 income received
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 expenditure to date
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 remaining available budget
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 Provide reliable financial information to school leadership to support planning and decisionmaking
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 Ensure financial records are prepared and maintained to support:
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 annual accounts
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 internal and external audits
 
 
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 Compliance and Saudi context
 
 
 
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 Support compliance with relevant Saudi financial and regulatory requirements, including invoicing and VAT where applicable
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 Assist with company registrations, licences, and official financial filings, working in coordination with the Project Manager and external advisors
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 Follow SEK group financial standards and protocols, adapting proven systems from the sister school
 
 
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 Collaboration and systems
 
 
 
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 Manage the school&rsquo;s local accounting systems, building on established practice from the sister school
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 Coordinate with the SEK Riyadh finance team to seek guidance, escalate issues, and ensure alignment
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 Work closely with colleagues in admissions, operations, and leadership to ensure financial processes support school needs
 
 
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 Experience, qualifications, And skills
 
 
 
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 A formal qualification in accounting or finance (degree or professional qualification required)
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 Approximately 5&ndash;8 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
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 Strong understanding of financial operations, controls, and reporting
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 Experience working within a Saudi context is highly desirable
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 Clear, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
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 Able to explain financial information clearly to nonfinancial colleagues
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 Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
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 English required as the working language
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 Arabic is a significant advantage
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 Saudi national preferred
 
 
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 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 A key role in the successful launch and operation of a new international school
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 Opportunity to build robust financial systems from the outset
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 Support and guidance from an established SEK finance network
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 A professional working environment within a unique and fastdeveloping educational project
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Finance Officer

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 The Admissions Officer oversees the full student admissions journey, from initial enquiry through enrolment and family onboarding. This role requires a detailed, current understanding of how the school operates in practice, enabling the Admissions Officer to communicate clearly, accurately, and transparently with prospective families and to ensure that all admissions decisions are aligned with the school&rsquo;s capacity, resources, and policies.  Highly tuned customer serivce skills are an important aspect of this position.
 
 
 As the school opens for the first time in
 
 September 2026
 
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 prior to the school being operational and accessible on site
 
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 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Manage and control the entire admissions process, ensuring all stages are completed accurately, consistently, and in line with school policy
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 Act as the primary point of contact for prospective families, providing honest, well-informed communication about the school&rsquo;s offer, structure, and conditions of enrollment.
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 Plan, coordinate, and lead school tours, including:
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 virtual meetings and online presentations during the preopening phase
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 onsite visits only at approved times, with appropriate permissions and adherence to health and safety requirements
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 Coordinate tour schedules with school faculty and leadership, confirm appointments with families, and maintain clear protocols so that all visits take place strictly by appointment
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 Oversee the sharing of admissions information, images, videos, and digital materials, including the appropriate use of materials from the sister school with identical facilities and design
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 Liaise closely with the School Leadership Team to confirm space availability and ensure admissions decisions reflect staffing, class organisation, and resource capacity
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 Monitor admissions trends and flag potential capacity or resourcing pressures in advance (e.g. demand indicating the need for an additional class)
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 Ensure rigorous due diligence prior to admission, including documentation, background information, and confirmation of financial commitments
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 Work closely with English as Additional Language and Special Educational Needs specialist staff to manage applications for students requiring additional support, ensuring capacity is confirmed and protocols are followed
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 Ensure families clearly understand expectations, including additional services and associated costs, where applicable
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 Maintain oversight of all information shared with prospective families, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with school practice
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 Review and coordinate promotional and admissions materials, ensuring content remains current throughout the preopening and opening phases
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 Operate and maintain digital admissions systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and clear reporting
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 Gather and present admissions data to inform leadership planning and decisionmaking
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 Lead the onboarding process for newly admitted families, coordinating the effective communication of practical information ahead of opening
 
 
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 Experience, skills, And attributes
 
 
 
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 Previous experience in a school admissions role is highly desirable
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 Excellent client facing, organizational, and communication skills
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 Highly detail oriented, process driven, and comfortable managing complex protocols with many steps.
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 Confident using digital platforms to support virtual admissions and engagement.
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 Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a startup school environment
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 Native level or very strong proficiency in English is essential
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 Ability to communicate in Arabic is a significant advantage
 
 
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 Start date
 
 
 
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 The Admissions Officer must be in post by May 2026
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 Earlier availability is strongly encouraged and will be considered an advantage
 
 
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 Why join us?
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity to shape admissions practices from the ground up in a new international school
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 Close collaboration with senior leadership during a critical preopening phase
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 Strong professional support through the SEK Education Group network
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 An exceptional working environment within a distinctive, futurefocused international community
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 Salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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