Accountant

Role Overview

Accountant at University of Kalba, supporting the integrity of accounting and financial decision-making by recording, verifying, consolidating and reporting financial data and transactions.

Role Purpose

Support the integrity of accounting and financial decision-making information by recording, verifying, consolidating and reporting financial data and transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Recording & Entry

• Prepare and record assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Enter financial transactions into the Banner system ensuring that the correct organization and accounting codes are entered and updated accordingly.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and secure it by completing database backups.

General Ledger & Account Maintenance

• Participate in maintaining the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Summarize financial status by collecting information and preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements for the use of executive and top management.

Fees & Collections

• Assist in the collection of various fees including Tuition Fees, Housing Fees and other fees from students.
• Answer financial queries from students and parents such as calculation of tuition fees, number of credit hours, and calculation of dormitory fees.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

• Follow up with other sections and departments such as Procurement regarding vendor contracts and Public Relations regarding hall rentals.
• Handle any necessary related entries in the Banner system.

Financial Monitoring & Controls

• Monitor the financial expenses of the branch, including petty cash and managing advanced cash requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting procedures and UKB bylaws at all times.
• Ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing financial information and data.

General

• Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by line manager within the expected time limit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
• 2–3 years of UAE experience in a similar role, preferably in higher education institutions.
• Priority given to UAE Nationals.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to prepare professional documents.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes and best practices.
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills and results orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
• Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications.