Accountant

Caliberly; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sharjah is seeking an experienced accountant to manage daily accounting activities and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, fluency in English and French, and proven experience in an educational context. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and standards.
• Familiarity with managing tuition fees and school business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities including bookkeeping.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and school policies.
• Handle payroll processing and salary disbursement.
• Oversee tuition fee collections.
• Liaise with management and auditors during audits.
• Support financial planning for school events.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA)

Job description

• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in line with the schools requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and school policies.
• Handle payroll processing and ensure timely salary disbursement.
• Oversee tuition fee collections and related transactions.
• Liaise with school management and external auditors during audits.
• Support financial planning for school events and activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:
  • Proven experience in accounting (preferably in a school or educational setting).
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of accounting practices and standards.
  • Familiarity with managing tuition fees and school business operations.
• Languages:
  • Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Educational Background:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus.