Cost Accountant jobs in United Arab Emirates
Accountant
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Senior Accountant - IFRS, UAE VAT & Payroll
TGC Middle East
Accountant - Experience in Staffing and Outsourcing Industry
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Accountant - Experience-With UAE Tax experience/Only Female
Redford Recruiters
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Reap HR Consultancy
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Redford Recruiters
Project Accountant - IFRS & Cash Flow (Renewables)
Masdar
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MindBase Education
Dubai Finance & Accounting Intern – Hands-On Learning
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Dubai Accounting & Finance Intern - Hands-On Experience
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Accounting/Finance Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Accounting/Finance Intern
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Accounting & Finance Intern — Dubai (Hands-On, Mentored)
Selinc
F&B Accountant: Inventory, Costs & Reports
M I R A CONSTRUCTION L.L.C
Manager - General Ledger & Reporting
Dubai Airports
Manager - General Ledger & Reporting
Dubai Airports
Manager - General Ledger & Reporting
Dubai International Airport
Customer Support Accounts Officer-UAEN
Wasl Group
Accountant
Job summary
A leading educational consultancy in the UAE seeks an Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with KHDA and UAE laws. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, professional certification preferred, and 3–5 years of experience in a KHDA-regulated school or educational institution. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding financial sustainability and supporting effective school governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a must.
- 3–5 years of experience in a KHDA-regulated school or UAE educational institution.
- Professional certification preferred (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA).
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and auditable documentation.
- Ensure compliance with KHDA, UAE laws and internal governance policies.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
- Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
- Manage student fee billing, collections, and discounts.
- Support payroll processing and staff financial records.
- Prepare documentation for audits and KHDA inspections.
- Ensure transparent procurement and expenditure controls.
- Uphold Islamic financial principles and ethical conduct.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of financial and student information.
Skills
Education
The Accountant ensures accurate, transparent, and compliant financial operations in line with KHDA inspection frameworks, UAE regulations, and Islamic ethical values, supporting financial sustainability and effective school governance.
- Maintain accurate financial records and auditable documentation
- Ensure compliance with KHDA, UAE laws, and internal governance policies
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
- Assist in budget preparation and monitoring
- Manage student fee billing, collections, and approved discounts
- Support payroll processing and staff financial records
- Prepare documentation for audits and KHDA inspections
- Ensure transparent procurement and expenditure controls
- Uphold Islamic financial principles and ethical conduct
- Safeguard the confidentiality of financial and student information
- Supports Leadership & Management effectiveness
- Ensures Regulatory Compliance
- Promotes Financial Sustainability
- Strengthens Governance and Accountability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance would be an absolute requirement
- Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
- 3–5 years’ experience in a KHDA-regulated school or UAE educational institution
- Strong financial governance and compliance knowledge
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
- Inspection-ready documentation skills
- Professional integrity and cultural sensitivity
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