School Accountant - Aldar Education (New School)

This position is responsible to perform all finance related activities
assigned to the schools such as preparation of school budget, budget control,
closing the books accurately and on timely manner, prepare School MIS, bank
reconciliation and handling petty cash. Finance point of contact for all
matters related to school financial operations.

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
* Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis
* Ability to manage a team
* Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture
* Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
* Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
* Organizational ability, of self and others.
* Forethought and forward planning
* Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools
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.

Specific Duties
Strategic Responsibilities
* Timely and accurate closing for books of accounts
* Maintain accurate P&L and Balance sheet accounts
* Budget control for opex and capex and submit the report on a monthly basis
* Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities
Functional Responsibilities
* Review PRs for HQ entities in Oracle
* Manage day to day finance operations of HQ entities
* Prepare journal entries, review with Assistant Manager, Group Financial Reporting and post in ERP. All estimates and accruals must be approved by Senior Finance Manager before initiating the transaction
* Close the books of accounts as per group timeline post appropriate review with Group Finance team
* Prepare Budget Vs Actual for CAPEX for HQ entities and report on a monthly basis
* Prepare shared services cost allocation and provide necessary details to AA/ADNOC/Charter team to incorporate the same before closing the books
* Preparation of monthly MIS along with variance analysis for HQ entities and report to Group Finance team
* Preparation of monthly Hyperion report and quarterly reports to Aldar Properties
* Prepare Balance sheet schedules for assigned entities and ensure to maintain accurate GL balances
* Review balance sheet accounts periodically with Asst. Finance Manager, list out key action plans with responsibility and timeline to improve the quality of GL balances.
* Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities
* Support budgeting and forecasting activities for HQ entities
* Handle internal and external audit queries, provide supporting documents and resolve all audit queries within the timeline
* Prepare adhoc reports as and when required to support business requirements for HQ entities
* Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve finance excellence