Accountant Full Time

Accountant jobs in Sharjah are growing steadily within the higher education sector. The American University of Sharjah is seeking qualified finance professionals with expertise in UAE corporate tax regulations, VAT compliance, IFRS financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable management, budgeting and forecasting, and financial statement preparation. Candidates experienced in SAP accounting systems, Oracle ERP finance modules, treasury management, audit coordination, and compliance reporting will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity within one of the UAE’s leading academic institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Attended and clarified all queries from students and/or their representatives in a timely and sufficient manner.
• Ensure that all day-to-day data entries are accurately allocated and booked in the students’ accounts including payments, deferments, financial holds, doc release holds, etc.
• Ensure that all charges are booked properly to the students’ accounts and perform periodic reconciliations to ensure healthy records.
• Promptly issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Coordinate with internal business partners to issue invoices and follow up on their payments.
• Follow up on the invoice payments issued to the customers, sponsors, and business partners and generate the related reports as required.
• Coordinate all matters with the scholarship office and the sponsor representatives to ensure that all issues are promptly addressed.
• Maintain the registration period through coordination and cooperation with other sections at Finance as well as other departments at AUS.
• Assist the AR Assistant Manager on accounts receivable aging analysis and other reports/analysis.
• Update the Office of Alumni Affairs, Office of Research and Grants invoice payment status report monthly and communicate this with them.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding and practical experience with IFRS
• Knowledge of and experience with UAE VAT regulations and compliance
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Experience in credit management and receivables is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ACA / CMA)
• Three years of relevant experience
• Arabic is an advantage

A role as an Accountant at the American University of Sharjah provides exposure to structured education finance operations, regulatory compliance, corporate taxation, grant accounting, and financial performance analysis.