Administrative Officer

Remote DXB; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI UAE is seeking an experienced administrator/accountant to manage day-to-day operations at our UAE nursery. You will oversee customer relations, classroom allocations, and financial tasks including invoicing and payroll support, while ensuring audits and licensing compliance.

The role supports the Principal and may involve supervising center operations in their absence. A relevant degree and 3+ years in admin or accounting are required, with 5+ years in a school setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accountancy or administration role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships by handling parent queries, concerns, and conducting center tours.
• Oversee daily nursery operations, including classroom allocations, child records, and maintenance requests.
• Handle financial tasks such as invoicing, fee collection, monitoring expenses, and supporting the monthly payroll process.
• Maintain accurate administrative documentation, staff records, and compliance files for audits.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with licensing, health and safety, and educational standards.
• Support the Principal in daily duties and oversee center operations in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Financial management

Budgeting

Resource allocation

Regulatory compliance

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships by handling parent queries, concerns, and conducting center tours
• Oversee daily nursery operations, including classroom allocations, child records, and maintenance requests
• Handle financial tasks such as invoicing, fee collection, monitoring expenses, and supporting the monthly payroll process
• Maintain accurate administrative documentation, staff records, and compliance files for audits
• Ensure regulatory compliance with licensing, health and safety, and educational standards
• Support the Principal in daily duties and oversee center operations in their absence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accountancy or administration role
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in administration or accountancy specifically within a school or nursery setting

About the Company

HEI UAE is an exclusive partnership with HEI Schools (Helsinki International Schools), bringing Finland’s award-winning Early Childhood Education model to the UAE. Our research-based, child-centered methodology focuses on the holistic development and well-being of children through a high-quality curriculum and comprehensive teacher training.