School Accountant – Al Danah Charter School AY

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Accountant to join Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start.

This position is responsible for performing all finance-related activities in the school such as invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation, handling petty cash, supporting the Principal (Budgeting & MIS), other school staff and HQ finance for any finance-related matters and other tasks assigned by HQ finance.

• Strategic Responsibilities
• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collections are within due date
• Support Principal to build/modify school budget, support HQ finance to close the period accurately and timely, and review monthly MIS with Principal
• Ensure to achieve KPIs to achieve finance excellence
• 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 a daily basis to follow up for payment collection
• Issue receipts daily to ensure bank reconciliation is 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
• Ensure to meet the timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and ad hoc reports
• Ensure the school team adheres to the policies and procedures and support them wherever required
• Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation

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

Aldar Education is a family of world‑class, child‑centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future‑focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ Years’ experience in a finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years’ experience in a similar role