Finance and Administrative Services Manager

Join Our Team at Everest Academy Nuvali

We are looking for a Finance and Administrative Services Manager to oversee the school's financial operations and administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with strong leadership skills, financial management expertise, and a passion for supporting quality education. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven learning community and ensure operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

• responsible and prepares all financial reports pertaining to the school and its operation, such as but not limited to guidelines, contracts, costing, transactions, reports, implementation and development of internal control policies and procedures, etc.
• prepares and manages budget and its monitoring
• attends to audits, cash management, asset management, etc.
• prepares, applies for, and complies with all regulatory and mandatory business reports and permits
• supports projects and similar undertaking, i.e., financial planning, implementation
• coordinates with finance team of First Lucky for processing of payments (invoices, cash advance, reimbursements, etc.)
• advises on cost-saving strategies and efficient resource allocation

HUMAN RESOURCE ADMIN

Oversees and ensures effective HR administration, pertaining but not limited to the following:

• develops, implements, reviews and updates HR policies, procedures and guidelines
• monitors attendance and administers payroll, compensation & benefits
• provides support in  the screening and recruitment of personnel, training and performance evaluation, employee relations and care

FACILITIES and OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Oversees and ensures effective Facilities and Operations management, pertaining but not limited to the following:

• develops, implements, reviews engineering, facilities and technology requirements of both EAN and ARPHI, including compliances with all relevant agencies
• prepares, implements, reviews department budget as well as targets, of both EAN and ARPHI services and utilities requirement
• manages contracts with service providers (e.g., cleaning, security, canteen)
• develops, implements, reviews effectiveness of service providers
• reviews effectiveness of  safety and security of people and facilities
• ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• ensures compliance with educational regulations and local government requirements
• supervises building maintenance, repairs, and safety checks
• oversees insurance policies for the school's property and activities
• coordinates use of school facilities for events
• oversee procurement of supplies, equipment, and services

SYNERGIZES and LIASONS

• with School Officers and Consultants on school policies, guidelines, directions, programs, and initiatives of the school
• with Principal, Teachers and other school personnel on school programs and when needed

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• provides support for school programs, activities, initiatives
• maintains quality, accurate, reliable and timely general services and support
• positively aligns, adapts and observes school vision, mission, values, initiatives, principles, policies, guidelines, culture, etc
• attends to other school-related matters that may be assigned by superior
• supports the school leadership team in long-term planning and decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Education Management (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting, with exposure to HR functions.
• Skills: Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• On-site reporting