Assistant Accountant

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations

• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records and financial documentation.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow activities.
• Maintain petty cash records and perform regular reconciliations.
• Verify supporting documents before processing payments.

Payroll & Staff Benefits

• Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Maintain employee salary records, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
• Coordinate with HR regarding payroll-related updates and employee records.

School Fee Management

• Monitor student fee collections and outstanding balances.
• Prepare fee statements and follow up on overdue payments.
• Record tuition fees, transportation fees, and other school-related income.
• Assist parents with fee-related inquiries when required.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
• Generate financial summaries and reports for management review.
• Assist during internal and external audits.

Compliance & Record Keeping

• Ensure proper filing and safekeeping of financial records.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and student information.
• Support compliance with UAE regulations, accounting standards, and school policies.
• Assist in VAT-related documentation and record maintenance, where applicable.

Administrative Support

• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding payments and invoices.
• Maintain inventory and asset records as assigned.
• Perform other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a school, educational institution, or service industry is preferred.
• UAE experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
• Experience handling school fee management systems.
• Familiarity with educational institution financial processes.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and assist in audits.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position.
• School-based environment.
• May require additional hours during audit periods, budget preparation, and academic year-end closing activities.

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person