Bilingual Senior Accountant - Education Finance

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aldar Education is seeking a highly experienced bilingual Senior Accountant to join its Abu Dhabi HQ. You will oversee financial operations across accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and monthly close, while strengthening internal controls.

The role requires advanced accounting knowledge, fluency in English and Arabic, and hands-on experience with Oracle and SAP. You will collaborate with school leadership and HQ finance teams to deliver accurate reports and timely forecasts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications (CPA/CA/CMA/CFA) are an advantage.
• 8 years in a finance function, or 5 years with a relevant professional qualification.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the annual school budget in coordination with relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments while maintaining reconciled vendor accounts.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable GL accounts and support collections within established due dates.
• Submit accurate daily, weekly, monthly and periodic financial reports to HQ finance within required timelines.
• Review monthly MIS reports with the Principal and monitor alignment with financial objectives.
• Work toward assigned finance KPIs and contribute to financial performance and operational excellence.
• Prepare and submit annual budgets and periodic forecasts to HQ finance within agreed timelines.
• Ensure accurate invoicing for tuition fees, examination fees, trips and other charges.
• Follow up regularly with parents regarding outstanding payments.
• Issue receipts daily to support bank reconciliation and provide bank statements with references.
• Process supplier payments after vendor reconciliation.
• Manage petty cash per policies and Delegation of Authority.
• Ensure revenue recognition and verify AR GL accuracy before month-end closure.
• Coordinate with IT to resolve interface transaction errors affecting records.
• Support HQ finance with timely monthly closing activities.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly/ad hoc reporting within deadlines.

Connaissances

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Oracle

SAP

Bilingual English/Arabic

Financial Controls

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/CMA/CFA advantage

Outils

Oracle

SAP

Description du poste

Aldar Education is seeking a highly experienced bilingual Senior Accountant to join its Abu Dhabi HQ. You will oversee financial operations across accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and monthly close, while strengthening internal controls.

The role requires advanced accounting knowledge, fluency in English and Arabic, and hands-on experience with Oracle and SAP. You will collaborate with school leadership and HQ finance teams to deliver accurate reports and timely forecasts.