School Accountant Full Time

Are you searching for a rewarding School Accountant Job in Dubai with one of the UAE’s leading education providers? Aldar Education is looking for detail-oriented finance professionals to manage school accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and daily financial transactions. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in School Accountant jobs in Dubai, education accountant careers, finance officer roles, accounts executive positions, financial accountant jobs, and school finance opportunities in the UAE. The role offers valuable exposure to general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT compliance, ERP accounting systems, and education finance management, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth.

Main Duties

• 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

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

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

Joining Aldar Education as a School Accountant in Dubai offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in education finance, financial accounting, and school administration. The role provides hands-on experience in financial statement preparation, ERP accounting platforms, SAP Finance, Oracle Finance, budget planning, cash flow management, corporate tax and VAT compliance, fee reconciliation, and internal financial controls. Whether your goal is to advance into positions such as Senior School Accountant, Finance Executive, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, School Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Finance Director, this opportunity can significantly strengthen your professional profile and career prospects. Candidates seeking rewarding School Accountant jobs in Dubai with excellent long-term career growth are encouraged to explore this opportunity with Aldar Education.