The International School of Kigali (ISK) is expanding, and we are in need of a leader to steer our financial systems towards empowerment. We are actively seeking an experienced Business Manager to join our team of high-performing professionals, ensuring our finances and Operational divisions are strategically positioned for continuous success. This Business Manager will play a crucial role in our day-to-day operations, contributing to the analysis, strategic planning, and overall growth of our financial standing.
We are looking for a seasoned strategist who not only understands current accounting practices and trends but also possesses experience in capital raising and navigating through changes, be it through periods of growth or downsizing. As a key member of our senior management team, the Business Manager should be comfortable in a leadership role, demonstrating clear and effective communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
- Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant)
- Minimum Five years of experience in executive leadership roles
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
- International finance experience
- Executive experience with Accounting software (Quick books) and their associated revenue recognition
- Organizational ability, communicative skills, and initiative
- Ability to think logically and to analyze and solve problems
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management and Oversight:
Ensuring that timely, accurate, thorough and relevant financial data and future focused strategies are presented to the Head of School, Board and Leadership entities
Providing overall financial oversight and monitoring, including preparation of the annual audit
Educating and empowering staff to properly utilize financial planning and performance tracking of capital and operating budgets
Working with other Administrators in the development and monitoring of annual capital and operating budgets
Working with Finance Manager, and other Business Office Staff to manage and oversee all financial, investment and business planning activities, including:
Directing and administering all financial plans (including taxation)
Reviewing and analyzing financial reports
Leading and supporting organizational budgeting processes
Overseeing business regulations and accounting practices (including purchasing and inventory management)
Overseeing monitoring and reporting organizational performance metrics
Operations:
Organizational and strategic planning: monitoring and reporting ongoing progress
In collaboration with the IT Department, Human Resources Department, and Facilities Department.
Insurance: procuring, monitoring and managing the most effective mix of all insurance products
Office management: overseeing administrative functions for all offices, ensuring smooth daily operations of physical plant and equipment
Facilities and Real Estate management: managing building leases and maintenance of fixed assets and land
Operations Capacity: guiding future development of operational capacity
Working with the Facilities Manager to:
Plan and implement the most effective facilities planning and maintenance systems
Ensure value engineering is part of major project design
Analyze time series and variance reports on major operational and capital cost items
Seek opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (environmental impact)
Cultivate preventative maintenance practices and ‘zero-defect protocols’
Oversee the ancillary services – including food, transportation, security, cleaning and gardening, nursing, emergence response
General:
Developing and supervising new projects that have been approved by the Board and assigned by the Head of School
Collaborating with the Head of School to produce and provide monitoring reports according to the perpetual calendar (and as necessary to keep the Board informed of unplanned and significant developments)
Liaising with pertinent government agencies/departments/bureaus
Maintaining and renewing all government licenses/legal documents required for the smooth day-to-day operations of the school
Ensuring compliance with organizational and professional requirements, including Rwandan laws
Coordinating with other school offices regarding government affairs questions and processes
Assisting the Head of School and the Board in receiving government and embassy visitors and delegations
Attending government-organized functions and meeting on behalf of the school
Creating and maintaining a database of government organizations and key contact people
Maintaining a government-policies filing system
Keeping the Head of School updated and informed of any changes in regulations or local policies that may impact the School;
Monitoring the external environment as it relates to ISK operations to anticipate and adapt to significant changes
Consulting with the School’s designated legal counsel as needed
Overseeing and managing all aspects of the day-to-day non instructional operations, including service delivery, financial performance, contract negotiation, legal, and other compliance
Providing statistical studies, surveys and other data as the Board may require and furnishes such reports as may be required by the Office of Overseas Schools, various donors and information agencies
Performing other related duties and assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Board Chair or Head of School
