School Accountant Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions for budget availability and budget codes






• Process supplier payments via 3-way matching (Invoice, PO & GRN) on time with proper due diligence checks and validation
• Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and highlight to the respective departments for any unreconciled transaction for further action
• Manage petty cash as per policy to meet business requirements
• Asset creation, depreciation run and closing of FA module on monthly basis
• Manage month end closing activities accurately and on a timely manner
• Prepare monthly MIS report and review with Assistant Finance Manager
• Circulate and present monthly MIS to Principal and OSM for decision making
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and review with Assistant Finance Manager
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement and review with AFM and submit to AE Group Finance Treasury team
• Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances
• Provide necessary support to prepare annual school budget along with details with regards to the school expenses in coordination with school and HQ finance team
• Support with internal and external audit by providing audit LOR

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

• 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or professional qualifications with 2+ years plus experience in similar role

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure
• Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience
• Proficient in accounting software
• Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture
• Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools