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Assistant Accountant
United International Private School
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
AED 3,000/month
2 days ago
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About the Role
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records and financial documentation. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
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Financial 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.
Education
- 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.
& 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
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