School Accountant

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience
5+ years experience in finance function or professional qualifications with 2+ years experience in a similar role

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 modeling experience.
Proficient in accounting software.
Ability to liaise effectively with business functions 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.

What We Offer
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 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 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 dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply to 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 transactions for further action.
• Manage petty cash as per policy to meet business requirements.
• Asset creation, depreciation run, and closing of FA module on a monthly basis.
• Manage month-end closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly MIS report and review with Assistant Finance Manager.
• Circulate and present monthly MIS to Principal and OSM for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and review with Assistant Finance Manager.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement and review with AFM and submit to AE Group Finance Treasury team.
• Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances.
• Provide necessary support to prepare the annual school budget along with details regarding the school expenses in coordination with school and HQ finance team.
• Support with internal and external audit by providing audit LOR.