Assistant Accountant

GBS Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Finance Coordinator to handle cash management, coordinate with students, and support accounting functions. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in database management and finance software like Zoho is essential. Strong communication skills and a reliable approach to handling sensitive information are key to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in cash handling and student management.
• Capability to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Consistency in handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash collection, deposits, and daily reconciliation.
• Engage with students and handle inquiries promptly.
• Support accounting and finance department in day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain student and financial databases accurately.

Skills

Cash handling expertise

Student coordination

Accounting proficiency

Database management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Zoho

Job description

Job Description

• Mastery of Cash Handling: Proven expertise in managing cash collection, deposits, and daily reconciliation. Familiarity with reporting cash balances to management and handling multiple Companies

• Robust Student Coordination Skills: Strong background in engaging with students, issuing reminders, receipts, invoices, and addressing queries both promptly and professionally.

• Accounting Proficiency: Hands-on experience with general ledger entries, bank receipt and payment entries, and end-to-end support of pre-accounting work such as document verification and assisting with reconciliations.

• Database and System Management: Skilled at maintaining and updating student and financial databases. Proficient in using Zoho and other finance management software, ensuring up-to-date and accurate recordkeeping.

• Accounting Support: Supporting Accounting and finance department in day to day accounting and finance work

Skills

1. Bachelor’s in accounting

• 3–5 Years’ Experience in cash handling and student management
• Strong communication skills
• Capability to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Consistency and reliability in handling sensitive financial information

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