We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team. Prior school experience will be an added advantage.
Job description:
1) Oversee fee collection, invoicing, and reconciliation through school ERP systems.
2) Monitor actual expenses against budget and report variances.
3) Monitor outstanding tuition fees and follow up with parents for timely payments.
4) Maintain accurate student account ledgers and generate periodic aging reports.
5) Process discounts, scholarships, sibling concessions, and refunds as per school policy.
6) Record all accounting transactions (journal entries, payments, accruals, etc.) in the system.
7) Maintain the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
8) Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and reports.
9) Assisting in preparation and monitoring of the annual school budget.
10) Process vendor payments and maintain proper documentation and approvals.
11) Prepare and file VAT returns as per FTA regulations.
12) Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards and school group policies.
13) Support in payroll processing.
14) Assist in preparing financial presentations for school board or owners.
Qualifications and Skills:
1) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
2) Part-qualification CA will be added advantage.
3) Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in the education sector.
4) Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and accounting standards (IFRS).
5) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
6) Good communication skills
7) High attention to detail, organized, and capable of working under deadlines.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- accounts assistant in UAE: 1 year (Required)