School Finance Controller

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

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.