Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for an Assistant Finance Manager at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written English, numeracy & analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - dealing with children, adults, staff - persons of different cultures & backgrounds
• Flexible with regards to changing duties
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously and within work deadlines
• Results-oriented, high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strong leadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Ability to work individually, as a member of a team and interact at all levels within the organisation
• Strong leadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Result-oriented, high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strong administrative and organisation skills

Qualifications:

• Accounts receivable experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• A recognized Degree in Finance/Accounts, ACCA / CPA preferred
• Minimum of accounting diploma / degree
• Preference for current bookkeeping / accounting experience / debt collection
• Experienced & competent IT Microsoft skills - Word, Excel, databases, email and internet

Access the full Job Description for this role here.

How to Apply:

Only applications submitted through our job portal will be considered.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser:

https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1986?c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture

to submit your application.

Complete this application before the closing date of 31 January 2026.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.