Accountant - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Aldar Education is recruiting an Accountant for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (ABO) in Abu Dhabi, with immediate start.

Company Overview

Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is a large and thriving charter school within the Aldar Education family, following the US Curriculum with over 1,500 students from KG2 to Grade 5. The school is committed to being collaborative and student-centered, constantly developing staff, developing stakeholder voice, and evolving practice through a change agent attitude. Core values are Respect, Collaboration, Passion, Integrity and Excellence, with the ethos "Aspire, Believe, Achieve."

Role Purpose

The Accountant will ensure accurate financial operations across accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, bank reconciliation, and reporting, while supporting the Principal and HQ Finance in budget management, period closure, and KPI achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Management

• Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collections are made within due date.
• Support Principal to build and modify school budget.
• Support HQ Finance to close the period accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review monthly MIS with Principal.
• Ensure achievement of KPIs set to achieve finance excellence.
• Coordinate with HQ Finance for school annual budget and strategic plan preparations.

Invoicing and Collections

• Ensure invoicing for all types of billing, including tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoices, are completed accurately within timeline.
• Call parents on a daily basis to follow up for payment collection.

Cash Management and Bank Reconciliation

• 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.
• Manage petty cash and ensure all petty cash payments are made in accordance with company policies and Delegation of Authority.

Month-End Close and Reporting

• Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month.
• Support HQ Finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and ad hoc reports.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure school team adheres with policies and procedures and provide support wherever required.
• 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 similar role.

Skills & Competencies

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