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Role Overview
Senior Accountant at Bateen World Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi. Position commences September 2026, or sooner by appointment.
Company Overview
Bateen World Academy is an Outstanding-rated school by ADEK International, established in 2011 and located in Abu Dhabi. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Certificate pathway, IB Career-related Programme (CP), and BTEC qualifications. The school has consistently achieved excellent outcomes in both IB and IGCSE examinations. In 2024, the school achieved the highest IBDP points average in its history, attaining significantly above national and global averages with an impressive record of university placements worldwide.
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The organization educates students across its group of owned and managed schools and offers a future-focused learning model with special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
Role Purpose
The Senior Accountant serves as the finance point of contact for all school financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting activities including budget preparation, budget control, book closing, school management information systems reporting, bank reconciliation, and petty cash management. The role supports the school's financial excellence and the broader Aldar Education group.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Transactions
- Perform all finance-related activities assigned to the school including preparation of school budget, budget control, closing the books accurately and in a timely manner, preparing School MIS, bank reconciliation, and handling petty cash.
- 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.
- Manage petty cash according to policy to meet business requirements.
Accounts Reconciliation & Management
- Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled and highlight to respective departments any unreconciled transactions for further action.
- Ensure P&L and balance sheet accounts are accurate by clearing all unreconciled balances.
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement and review with Assistant Finance Manager and submit to AE Group Finance Treasury team.
Fixed Assets & Month-End Closing
- Execute asset creation, depreciation run, and closing of FA module on a monthly basis.
- Manage month-end closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Reporting & Analysis
- 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 necessary support for internal and external audit by providing audit Letter of Representation (LOR).
- Meet ad hoc reporting requirements from internal departments and HQ.
Budget & Planning
- Provide necessary support to prepare annual school budget along with details regarding school expenses in coordination with school and HQ Finance team.
Process Improvement & Support
- Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve school finance excellence.
- Handle exceptional queries from parents and resolve them appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Support other schools in the absence of School Accountant.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Accounting.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance function, or a professional qualification.
- Accounting certifications a plus (CPA, CA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of advanced accounting principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
Additional Information
Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization provides access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others, as well as developing yourself.
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.
Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization is dedicated to its national development strategy and strongly encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.