Accountant

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy in the UAE seeks an Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with KHDA and UAE laws. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, professional certification preferred, and 3–5 years of experience in a KHDA-regulated school or educational institution. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding financial sustainability and supporting effective school governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a must.
• 3–5 years of experience in a KHDA-regulated school or UAE educational institution.
• Professional certification preferred (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and auditable documentation.
• Ensure compliance with KHDA, UAE laws and internal governance policies.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Manage student fee billing, collections, and discounts.
• Support payroll processing and staff financial records.
• Prepare documentation for audits and KHDA inspections.
• Ensure transparent procurement and expenditure controls.
• Uphold Islamic financial principles and ethical conduct.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of financial and student information.

Skills

Strong financial governance and compliance knowledge

High accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

Inspection-ready documentation skills

Professional integrity and cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

The Accountant ensures accurate, transparent, and compliant financial operations in line with KHDA inspection frameworks, UAE regulations, and Islamic ethical values, supporting financial sustainability and effective school governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and auditable documentation
• Ensure compliance with KHDA, UAE laws, and internal governance policies
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring
• Manage student fee billing, collections, and approved discounts
• Support payroll processing and staff financial records
• Prepare documentation for audits and KHDA inspections
• Ensure transparent procurement and expenditure controls
• Uphold Islamic financial principles and ethical conduct
• Safeguard the confidentiality of financial and student information

Contribution to KHDA Framework

• Supports Leadership & Management effectiveness
• Ensures Regulatory Compliance
• Promotes Financial Sustainability
• Strengthens Governance and Accountability

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance would be an absolute requirement
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience in a KHDA-regulated school or UAE educational institution

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial governance and compliance knowledge
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
• Inspection-ready documentation skills
• Professional integrity and cultural sensitivity