Aldar Education is currently seeking a School Accountant - Managed Schools
to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Due to
planned current and future expansion we are looking to add to our Team
supporting our British, US and IB curricula network of schools.
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.
Job Purpose
This position is responsible to perform all finance related activities in the
school such as General Ledger management, vendor payments, handling petty
cash, supporting Principal (Budgeting & MIS with support of FM), other school
staff and HQ finance for any finance related matters and other tasks assigned
by HQ finance
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for school financial activites
* Review and approve Purchase Requisitions for budget availability and budget codes
* Process supplier payments via 3-way matching (Invoice, PO & GRN) on time with proper due diligence checks and validation
* Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and highlight to the respective departments for any unreconciled transaction for further action
* Manage petty cash as per policy to meet business requirements
* Asset creation, depreciation run and closing of FA module on monthly basis
* Manage month end closing activities accurately and on a timely manner
* Prepare monthly MIS report and review with Finance Manager
* Circulate and present monthly MIS to Principal and OM for decision making
* Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and review with Finance Manager
* Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances
* Prepare budget and forecast in coordination with school and HQ finance team
* Support with internal and external audit by providing audit LOR
* Responsible to meet adhoc reporting requirements from internal departments, local school regulator & HQ
* Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve school finance excellence
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in Accounting
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
* 5+ Years' experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years' Experience in similar role
JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Advanced Accounting Principals
* Advanced Communication and Presentation skills
* Advanced Administration skills
* Average Accounting Software
WHAT WE OFFER
Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative
schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 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.
Primary Location : UAE-Abu Dhabi
Job : Education
Organization : Aldar Education
Schedule : Regular
Shift : Standard
Job Type : Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting : Apr 26, 2022, 4:45:53 AM