Accountant Ref 5111157824

Responsibilities

• Monitor actual expenses against budget and report variances.
• Monitor outstanding tuition fees and follow up with parents for timely payments.
• Maintain accurate student account ledgers and generate periodic aging reports.
• Process discounts, scholarships, sibling concessions, and refunds as per school policy.
• Record all accounting transactions (journal entries, payments, accruals, etc.) in the system.
• Maintain the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Closing monthly books
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of the annual school budget.
• Process vendor payments and maintain proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare and file VAT returns as per FTA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards and school group policies.
• Support in payroll processing.
• Assist in preparing financial presentations for the school board or owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Part-qualification CA will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in the education sector.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and accounting standards (IFRS).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Good communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organized, and capable of working under deadlines.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Good communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organized, and capable of working under deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Part-qualification CA will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and accounting standards (IFRS).