Cashier

About the Role and Organization

Harrow International School Dubai, operated by Taaleem Holdings PJSC, is dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment for children, emphasizing safeguarding and high standards in child protection practices. The school expects all employees to share a strong commitment towards child welfare, undergoing comprehensive background and police checks before commencing employment.

Job Purpose

The primary objective of this position is to precisely process and document all fee-related transactions, providing respectful and professional service to parents while managing cash and other financial assets according to established policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive tuition payments and other school-related fees, ensuring accurate recording within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Reconcile daily cash collections with system-generated reports and deposit funds promptly into designated bank accounts.
• Pursue overdue tuition payments and prepare detailed reports with observations for the School Finance Administrator.
• Monitor and reconcile advance fee deposits, investigate unidentified banking transactions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Keep a current log of both post-dated and current cheques to ensure timely bank deposits.
• Handle payments for additional services such as canteen, events, and extracurricular activities, recording accurately in ERP and issuing receipts.
• Manage petty cash including accurate record-keeping, balance monitoring, and regular reconciliations.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for financial audits conducted internally and externally.
• Ensure safe handling and management of cash and equivalent assets, maintaining daily logs and performing end-of-day reconciliations.
• Comply strictly with the school’s internal financial controls, policies, and procedures related to fee collection and reconciliations.

Candidate Profile and Skills

Education & Experience: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or an equivalent field, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Familiarity with IT systems relevant to educational institutions.
• Ability to remain updated on IT issues and resolve them effectively to support daily operations.
• Communication skills to liaise efficiently with staff regarding technical matters.
• Capability to assess and maintain hardware inventory to assist senior leadership in planning replacements.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a calm and diplomatic demeanor.
• Innovative mindset to enhance communication processes for support efficiency.

Values and Conduct Expectations

Staff are expected to embody the school’s core values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship in their work. The school promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming talents from diverse backgrounds. Applicants barred from regulated activities involving children are legally prohibited from applying.