School Accountant - Aldar Education (New School)

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking Accountant for one of our New Charter School in Abu Dhabi, UAE

This position is responsible to perform all finance related activities in the school such as invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation, handling petty cash, supporting Principal (Budgeting & MIS), other school staff and HQ finance for any finance related matters and other tasks assigned by HQ finance

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Strategic Responsibilities
• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collection within due date
• Support Principal to build/modify school budget, support HQ finance to close the period accurately and timely manner and review monthly MIS with Principal
• Ensure to achieve KPIs set to achieve finance excellence Functional Responsibilities
• Ensure invoicing for all types of billing such as tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoicing are completed accurately within the timeline
• Call parents on daily basis to follow up for payment collection
• Issue receipts on daily basis to ensure bank reconciliation accurate
• Provide bank statements with receipt numbers to Treasury Accountant to perform receipt clearing
• Manage petty cash and ensure all petty cash payments are made as per company policies and DOA
• Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month
• Co-ordinate with HQ finance for the school annual budget and strategic plan preparations
• Support HQ finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and timely manner
• Ensure to meet the timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and adhoc reports
• Ensure school team is adhere with the policies and procedures and support them wherever required
• Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 5+ Years’ experience in finance function.
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure
• Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience
• Proficient in accounting software
• Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Accounting Principals
  
  
  

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.