School Accountant – Al Danah Charter School, Abu Dhabi (Immediate Start) AY (2025-2026 )

Role Overview

School Accountant at Al Danah Charter School, Abu Dhabi, operated by Aldar Education. Immediate start for Academic Year 2025-2026.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The group educates over 33,000 students across owned and managed schools. The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training for both students and staff.

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for performing all finance-related activities in the school, including invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation, handling petty cash, and supporting the Principal with budgeting and MIS. The successful candidate will support other school staff and HQ finance on finance-related matters and complete tasks assigned by HQ finance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Revenue Management

• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collection is made within due date.
• Ensure invoicing for all types of billing (tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoicing) is completed accurately and within timeline.
• Call parents on a daily basis to follow up for payment collection.
• Issue receipts on a daily basis to ensure bank reconciliation is accurate.
• Provide bank statements with receipt numbers to Treasury Accountant to perform receipt clearing.
• Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month.

Budget & Planning

• Support Principal to build and modify school budget.
• Coordinate with HQ finance for the school annual budget and strategic plan preparations.
• Review monthly MIS with Principal.

Cash & Compliance

• Manage petty cash and ensure all petty cash payments are made in accordance with company policies and DOA.
• Ensure school team adheres to policies and procedures and provide support wherever required.

Period Close & Reporting

• Support HQ finance to close the period accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support HQ finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure meeting of timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure achievement of KPIs set to achieve finance excellence.

Stakeholder Support

• Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years' experience in finance function, OR Professional qualification with 2+ years' experience in a similar role.

Skills & Competencies

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

Additional Information

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Professional development, coaching, and training opportunities.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• 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.