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

Job Description Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Accountant to join Al Danah Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an (Immediate Start). This position is responsible to perform all finance related activities in the school such as invoicing, receipting, bank reconciliation, handling petty cash, supporting Principal (Budgeting & MIS), other school staff and HQ finance for any finance related matters and other tasks assigned by HQ finance. Responsibilities Main Duties • Strategic Responsibilities • Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collection within due date • Support Principal to build/modify school budget, support HQ finance to close the period accurately and timely manner and review monthly MIS with Principal • Ensure to achieve KPIs set to achieve finance excellence Functional Responsibilities • Ensure invoicing for all types of billing such as tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoicing are completed accurately within the timeline • Call parents on daily basis to follow up for payment collection • Issue receipts on daily basis to ensure bank reconciliation 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 as per company policies and DOA • Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month • Co-ordinate with HQ finance for the school annual budget and strategic plan preparations • Support HQ finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and timely manner • Ensure to meet the timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and adhoc reports • Ensure school team is adhere with the policies and procedures and support them wherever required • Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation Job Specific Knowledge & Skills • Advanced Accounting Principals • Advanced Communication and Presentation skills • Advanced Administration skills • Average Accounting Software What We Offer Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Degree in Accounting Minimum Experience • 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years’ Experience in similar role Show more Show less

Degree in Accounting. 5+ Years’ experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ Years’ Experience in a similar role.

Strategic Responsibilities: Ensure Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate and collect within due date. Support Principal to build/modify school budget, support HQ finance to close the period accurately and timely, and review monthly MIS with Principal. Ensure to achieve KPIs set to achieve finance excellence. Functional Responsibilities: Ensure invoicing for all types of billing such as tuition fees, exam fees, trips, and other invoicing are completed accurately within the timeline. Call parents on daily basis to follow up for payment collection. Issue receipts on daily basis to ensure bank reconciliation 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 as per company policies and DOA. Ensure revenue recognition and Accounts Receivable GL Accounts are accurate before closing the month. Co-ordinate with HQ finance for the school annual budget and strategic plan preparations. Support HQ finance staff for monthly closing activities accurately and timely manner. Ensure to meet the timeline for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements and adhoc reports. Ensure school team adheres to the policies and procedures and support them wherever required. Support Principal wherever possible to ensure smooth finance operation.