Accountant

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a finance professional in Abu Dhabi to manage invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation and petty cash, while supporting budgeting and MIS alongside the Principal and HQ finance teams.

The role requires a degree in accounting and 5+ years in finance, or 2+ years with a professional qualification. You will ensure timely reporting and adherence to policies across the school’s finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level accounting-related degree or higher.
• Minimum 5+ years in a finance role; 2+ years in a similar role if holding a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Handle invoicing for tuition, exams, trips and other charges.
• Perform daily receipts and support bank reconciliation processes.
• Prepare bank statements with receipts and assist in clearing receipts.
• Manage petty cash in line with DOA and company policies.
• Support budgeting and MIS, coordinate with HQ for monthly closings.
• Ensure timely daily/weekly/monthly reports and adherence to policies.

Skills

Invoicing

Bank reconciliation

Accounts Receivable

Budgeting

MIS

Cash handling

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible to perform all finance related activities in the school such as invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation, handling petty cash, supporting Principal (Budgeting & MIS), other school staff and HQ finance for any finance related matters and other tasks assigned by HQ finance.

Responsibilities

Main 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

Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

5+ Years’ experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years’ Experience in similar role