Director of Business Administration

COMPANY OVERVIEW
JAC's client is the newest addition to the global network of international private Schools located in New York, London, Seoul, Dubai, Shanghai and Global Online School. The School will be a premium K-12 international school located in Hanoi and will open to students in August 2024.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management

• Plans, prepares, monitors and analyzes the School’s financial budgets and periodic reporting
• Overall responsibility for the financial assets of the School and short-term investments
• Supervision for the controls of the accounting and banking activities
• Oversees all activities relating to the collection of all funds and disbursement of all current and capital expenditures
• Responsible for the policies and application of the financial aid, discounts and tuition waivers for the School

Human Resource Management

• Ensures that all aspects of the School’s hiring, review, development, disciplinary and grievance policies comply with all regulatory and legal requirements
• Overall responsible for the HR policies and procedures of the School
• Ensures all HR documentation, contracts and agreements are legal and regulatory compliant
• Oversees the appointment of all School employees to ensure proper salary and benefit arrangements

Risk Management

• Responsibility for the School’s security policies and controls
• Implements and ensures the School’s health, safety and emergency protocols
• Oversees all of the School’s insurance policies and protections covering the School’s assets, facilities, students, employees and visitors
• Ensures the School is compliant with all relevant Vietnamese regulations and laws

Facilities and Operations

• Ensures the School’s facilities are properly maintained at all times
• Responsible for all School capital projects
• Oversees all outsourced operations of the School
• Oversees the procurement, purchasing and supply management functions of the School

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Significant experience in a senior financial management role
• Ability to lead, develop and oversee all members of the School’s business administration team
• Past experience in school administration, an accounting certification, and working experience in diverse environments are qualification advantages
• Strong business acumen with solid stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
• Flexible and agile working style suitable for a greenfield school operation
• Strong drive for organizational improvements
• Team oriented and spirited
• Fluent in written and spoken Vietnamese and English