Accountant
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Salary:
- Industry Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2022
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls is a leading US-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from KG – Grade 12. The schools's reputation for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology is well established in the UAE.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school's finance team and for the smooth running of the school's day to day financial operations. Key areas of responsibility include:
1. Management of Tuition Fees & other receivables
2. Analysis of fee receivable reports on a timely basis
3. Preparation of annual budget
4. Cost management and reporting of deficits and surpluses
5. Maintaining accurate records and reconciliation of all accounts to ensure compliance
6. Review, reconciliation, document preparation, and disbursement of the monthly personnel payroll
7. Management and reporting of payables
8. Treasury management & preparation of bank reconciliation reports
9. Preparation of financials for yearly external audit
10. Preparation of Management Information System
11. Assist in ensuring compliance during internal audit
12. VAT refund preparation & compliance with FTA requirements.
13. Line management of Cashier & Accounts Assistants
PERSON PROFILE:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance
- 5 years' experience, preferably in a school setting
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Excellent written and spoken English, Arabic advantageous
- Organised, methodical and able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
We offer:
• Industry-competitive salary
• Employment Visa
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Vacation Flights
• Subsidized tuition
This is a local-hire position without housing.
To apply for the position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role via the TES portal. The closing date for applications is May 31. We reserve the right to appoint an exceptional candidate ahead of the closing date.
About The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
- Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, Al Rowdah
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
SZPAG believes strongly in the power of our students, and their ability to change the world for the better.
We live by our core purpose: 'Honoring the Past, Educating for the Future'.
Maintaining an appreciation for the UAE's international community and world at large, the school’s vision aims to help secure the future of the UAE, by providing strong community role-models who understand their heritage and traditions and are also equipped with the skills and life-long learning dispositions necessary to embrace the challenges of tomorrow and to take on leadership roles.
We achieve this by providing an excellent, accredited American curriculum that ensures that all students are able to make the most of their talents and abilities.
The curriculum is distinguished by its focus on rigor, differentiation and innovation with an overriding alignment and appreciation of the UAE National Identity. We are committed to incorporating 21st century skills into every subject studied. Innovation is embedded, not only in our school’s purpose, but in all aspects of our curriculum. Our students are equipped with a 1-to-1 iPad model which provides individualised support based on student needs. Throughout the school, coding, robotics, computer science, and STEM is embedded across all grades and subject areas.
The overall wellbeing of our students is paramount: we are committed to meeting the need of each student to ensure our graduates are college and career ready.
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