School Accountant – Yasmina American School

Jobs at Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education seeks an experienced School Accountant for Yasmina American Academy in Abu Dhabi. You will support the finance team with budget controls, supplier payments, month-end close, and MIS reporting to guide school leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5+ years in finance, with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software. Excellent English communication is essential for cross-functional collaboration and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or professional qualifications with 2+ years plus experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions for budget availability and budget codes.
• Process supplier payments via 3-way matching (Invoice, PO & GRN) on time with proper due diligence checks and validation.
• Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and highlight unreconciled transactions to the respective departments for further action.
• Manage petty cash as per policy to meet business requirements.
• Asset creation, depreciation run and closing of FA module on monthly basis.
• Manage month end closing activities accurately and on a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly MIS report and review with Assistant Finance Manager.
• Circulate and present monthly MIS to Principal and OSM for decision making.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and review with Assistant Finance Manager.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement and review with AFM and submit to AE Group Finance Treasury team.
• Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances.
• Provide necessary support to prepare annual school budget along with details with regards to the school expenses in coordination with school and HQ finance team.
• Support with internal and external audit by providing audit LOR

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Accounting software

Budgets

Team leadership

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

School Accountant – Yasmina American School

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an Accountant for Yasmina American Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately.

Yasmina American School is Located in the heart of Khalifa City A, and is committed to providing every child with an exceptional education that’s both high-quality and affordable. With a comprehensive American curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 5, we focus on unlocking each child’s potential in a supportive and engaging environment.

Our passionate teachers and state-of-the-art facilities create the ideal setting for academic excellence and personal development. At Yasmina American School, we make outstanding education accessible, equipping your child to thrive in and beyond the classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions for budget availability and budget codes
• Process supplier payments via 3-way matching (Invoice, PO & GRN) on time with proper due diligence checks and validation
• Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and highlight to the respective departments for any unreconciled transaction for further action
• Manage petty cash as per policy to meet business requirements
• Asset creation, depreciation run and closing of FA module on monthly basis
• Manage month end closing activities accurately and on a timely manner
• Prepare monthly MIS report and review with Assistant Finance Manager
• Circulate and present monthly MIS to Principal and OSM for decision making
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and review with Assistant Finance Manager
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement and review with AFM and submit to AE Group Finance Treasury team
• Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances
• Provide necessary support to prepare annual school budget along with details with regards to the school expenses in coordination with school and HQ finance team
• Support with internal and external audit by providing audit LOR

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

• 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or professional qualifications with 2+ years plus experience in similar role

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure
• Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience
• Proficient in accounting software
• Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture
• Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance