Senior Accountant - Immediate Start

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Abu Dhabi to join its finance team. The role focuses on AR management, invoicing, budgeting support and timely financial reporting within a high-performing school group.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting and 5+ years in finance, or 2+ years in a similar role with a professional qualification, with strong communication and accounting software skills to ensure accurate month-end close.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance function or 2+ years in a similar role with a professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL accounts are accurate and collect within due date.
• Support budget processes with Principal and HQ finance; assist monthly closes and MIS review.
• Manage invoicing for tuition fees, exam fees, trips and other charges with accuracy and timeliness.
• Call parents daily to follow up on payments and issue receipts to aid bank reconciliation.
• Coordinate with HQ finance for annual budget and strategic plan, and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Communication Skills

Administration Skills

Accounting Software

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Senior Accountant to join their team in Abu Dhabi.

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

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collection within due date
• Support Principal to build/modify school budget, support HQ finance to close the period accurately and timely manner and review monthly MIS with Principal
• Ensure to achieve KPIs set to achieve finance excellence Functional Responsibilities
• Ensure invoicing for all types of billing such as tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoicing are completed accurately within the timeline
• Call parents on daily basis to follow up for payment collection
• Issue receipts on daily basis to ensure bank reconciliation accurate
• Provide bank statements with receipt numbers to Treasury Accountant to perform receipt clearing
• Manage petty cash and ensure all petty cash payments are made as per company policies and DOA
• Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month
• Co-ordinate with HQ finance for the school annual budget and strategic plan preparations
• Support HQ finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and timely manner
• Ensure to meet the timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and adhoc reports
• Ensure school team is adhere with the policies and procedures and support them wherever required
• Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

• 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years’ Experience in similar role

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced Accounting Principals
• Advanced Communication and Presentation skills
• Advanced Administration skills
• Average Accounting Software