Senior Accountant

International Community Schools; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting and manage month-end and year-end closings. You will prepare financial statements, conduct financial analysis, and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 5 years of experience in accounting, and proficiency in accounting software. A strong understanding of GAAP is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting with at least 2-3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Must have previous experience working in a school or education sector.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations for all school branches.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Assist in the development and management of annual budgets.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide recommendations.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field

CPA or other professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

International Community Schools (ICS) is a wellestablished group of private schools in Abu Dhabi UAE dedicated to delivering highquality education across six branches. We are committed to academic excellence innovation and strong community values. As we continue to grow we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our central finance team to oversee financial reporting ensuring compliance with accounting standards and managing the monthend and yearend closings. The role requires preparing financial statements conducting financial analysis and supervising junior staff. This includes budgeting forecasting audits and government filings while ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Strong leadership and proficiency in accounting software are key to the position. Previous experience working in a school or education sector is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations for all school branches.
• Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Assist in the development and management of annual budgets.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Liaise with banks suppliers and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Contribute to financial forecasting budgeting and longterm financial planning.

Requirements

• A bachelor s degree in accounting finance or a related field. A CPA or other professional certification is often preferred.
• 5 years in accounting with at least 23 years in a senior or supervisory role. Must have previous experience working in a school or education sector.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office especially MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles : Strong understanding of GAAP IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff.
• High accuracy in financial reporting and data analysis.

Why Join ICs

• Be part of a respected educational institution with a strong reputation.
• Collaborative and growthoriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite