School Accountant Aldar Education Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities of School Accountant

Strategic Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate closing for books of accounts.
• Maintain accurate P&L and Balance sheet accounts.
• Budget control for opex and capex and submit the report on a monthly basis.
• Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities.

Functional Responsibilities

• Review PRs for HQ entities in Oracle.
• Manage day to day finance operations of HQ entities.
• Prepare journal entries, review with Assistant Manager, Group Financial Reporting and post in ERP. All estimates and accruals must be approved by Senior Finance Manager before initiating the transaction.
• Close the books of accounts as per group timeline post appropriate review with Group Finance team.
• Prepare Budget Vs Actual for CAPEX for HQ entities and report on a monthly basis.
• Prepare shared services cost allocation and provide necessary details to AA/ADNOC/Charter team to incorporate the same before closing the books.
• Preparation of monthly MIS along with variance analysis for HQ entities and report to Group Finance team.
• Preparation of monthly Hyperion report and quarterly reports to Aldar Properties.
• Prepare Balance sheet schedules for assigned entities and ensure to maintain accurate GL balances.
• Review balance sheet accounts periodically with Asst. Finance Manager, list out key action plans with responsibility and timeline to improve the quality of GL balances.
• Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for HQ entities.
• Handle internal and external audit queries, provide supporting documents and resolve all audit queries within the timeline.
• Prepare adhoc reports as and when required to support business requirements for HQ entities.
• Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve finance excellence.

Job Requirements of School Accountant

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ Years’ experience in finance function.
• Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi tasking and handling pressure.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture.
• Deadline oriented and take ownership of work.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning.
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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