Senior Accountant - School Finance

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is searching for a qualified Senior Accountant to oversee school financial operations for a CBSE curriculum school. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and have strong accounting knowledge coupled with UAE experience. Key responsibilities include managing daily accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations.

The position offers a monthly salary of 6000-9000 AED and seeks professionals with excellent analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy. Immediate joiners will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field is mandatory.
• Professional certification such as CMA or ACCA will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in a similar accounting role within the UAE is highly preferred.
• Experience in a school or education group is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting is essential.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and management reports is required.
• Good understanding of UAE accounting practices is mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills is crucial.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple finance tasks is expected.
• Professional communication skills for working with management and vendors are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations for the school.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and financial planning.
• Monitor income, expenses, and cash flow for smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and UAE financial regulations.
• Assist with audits and financial documentation.

Skills

School accounting

Senior accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Fee collection support

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow monitoring

Expense tracking

Audit support

Financial compliance

Accounting standards

UAE accounting experience

Management reports

Invoice verification

Vendor payments

Financial records

MS Excel

Accounting software

CMA advantage

ACCA advantage

CBSE school finance

Immediate joining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field

Professional certification such as CMA or ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant - School Finance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time education sector role for a qualified and detail-oriented accounting professional who can manage financial operations for a CBSE curriculum school. Location: Dubai, UAE. Salary: 6000-9000 monthly. This position is suitable for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, strong accounting knowledge, UAE experience, and the ability to support school management with accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations for the school, including entries, reconciliations, payments, receipts, and financial records.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in line with accounting standards and internal school policies.
• Prepare financial reports, statements, summaries, and management information for review by school leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor school income, expenses, payables, receivables, and cash flow to support smooth financial operations.
• Handle bank reconciliations, ledger reviews, supplier payments, and account balance verification.
• Support fee collection records, outstanding payment tracking, and related finance coordination when required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, reporting requirements, and applicable UAE financial regulations.
• Assist with audits, documentation, financial schedules, and supporting records.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Coordinate with internal departments to verify invoices, approvals, purchase records, and expense claims.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents, vouchers, receipts, invoices, statements, and reports.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and recommend improvements to financial processes.
• Provide accurate financial insights to support the school management team in decision-making.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards when handling financial and school-related information.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field is mandatory.
• Professional certification such as CMA or ACCA will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in a similar accounting role within the UAE is highly preferred.
• Experience in a school, education group, or service-based organization is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and accounting records.
• Good understanding of UAE accounting practices and compliance expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple finance tasks.
• Professional communication skills for working with management, staff, vendors, and internal teams.
• Reliable, ethical, and committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and financial discipline.
• Immediate joiners will be given priority.

Skills Set

• School accounting
• Senior accounting
• Financial reporting
• General ledger
• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Fee collection support
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash flow monitoring
• Expense tracking
• Audit support
• Financial compliance
• Accounting standards
• UAE accounting experience
• Management reports
• Invoice verification
• Vendor payments
• Financial records
• MS Excel
• Accounting software
• CMA advantage
• ACCA advantage
• CBSE school finance
• Immediate joining