Business Manager

Business Manager

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 140 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

Overseeing all accounting functions such as ledger accounts, financial statements, and cost control systems and focusing on regulatory compliance and practices and collaborating with the Regional Financial Controller for implementing financial strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing, and monitoring all SABIS® Network school’s relevant accounting activities and transactions as well as processing them within the allotted time-frame.
• Maintaining accuracy of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenditures and equity in both general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Conducting verification and reconciliation tasks for banks, associated parties s, group entities, and all suppliers as well as researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Validating transaction documents and auditing all accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, receipts, payments, and other accounting records and transactions, as well as ensuring money is posted to correct accounts and that all accounts balance.
• Handling all accounting and finance related correspondence with banks and suppliers including money transfer instructions, payment transfers and others.
• Following up on the monthly payroll and ensuring payment is done on time.
• Entering payroll data into the accounting software in order to have an updated and accurate database for immediate access to financial data when needed.
• Ensuring timely month-end closing of accounts and issuance of reliable and accurate financial statements.
• Monitoring collections, payments, and cash-flow movements, with regular reporting to management.
• Managing and tracking inventory records for the school in order to maintain inventory accuracy through regular physical counts and accurate recordkeeping.
• Preparing payments to suppliers on time to ensure all due payments have been paid in a timely manner.
• Preparing and reviewing essential financial documentation regarding declarations and payments (Social Security, VAT, and Income Tax) to comply with the governing financial rules and regulations of the country.
• Compiling accounting and financial reports requested by management.
• Assisting in the development of the annual budget.
• Preparing the actual vs budget report on monthly basis as a tool of control to ensure the accurate allocation of budgets and availability of funds.
• Participating in the year-end audit by compiling and preparing supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by auditors.
• Coordinating with management to ensure the implementation and maintenance of effective internal control systems to safeguard school assets and prevent fraud.
• Ensuring the implementation of the treasury policies and procedures in handling all cash and bank transactions.
• Performing other tasks as requested as they arise and as delegated by the Management.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is a must
• CPA is preferable
• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• Professional behaviour and ethical conduct.
• Delivering results.
• Seeking continuous improvement.
• Showing accountability and taking ownership
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Employment Requirements:

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® and its network of schools in the United States uses the criteria of merit, qualifications, and abilities to determine hiring decisions and promotions within the organization. SABIS^® does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.