Accounting / Finance

School Accountant Full Time

School Accountant Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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.

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