Arcadia SchoolUnited Arab Emirates

Senior Accounts Officer

Dubai

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

November 25, 2024

Salary:
We offer competitive salaries and benefits such as, tuition fee concession for children enrolled at Arcadia, insurance and annual flights.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
December 2024
Apply by:
15 December 2024

Job overview
Arcadia British School is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promise a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community.
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Accounts Officer at Arcadia British School in Dubai. The Senior Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing financial statements, utilizing analytical skills, handling finance-related tasks, providing exceptional customer service, and communicating effectively within the school community.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant role within Finance Department
  • Knowledge in general accounts office procedures, policies and methods
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment is a plus
  • Experienced in using MS Office and Financial Software Systems.
  • Strong verbal and written command of the English language.
  • Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Able to multitask and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Month End/Closing Activities: Preparing monthly profitability report, Monthly MIS and other various reports related to the month closing.
  • Payroll: Preparing and processing the monthly payroll on time in collaboration with the HR department.
  • Preparing VAT Reports: Preparing the relevant VAT Registers after reviewing the transaction and ensuring that it complies with the FTA requirement.
  • Revenue: Ensuring the revenues are recognised and accounted for properly as per the IAS.
  • Budgeting: Check forecast and keep track of approved annual budgets in terms of student enrolment, staff headcount, incomes, expenses, provisions
  • Other Income: Accounting, recording, tracking, reporting, and safe-keeping of all incomes
  • Reporting: Expenses/incomes to be charged in the correct budget head/s. Summarize and reconcile current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
  • Bank Reconciliation: Monthly tallying of all receivables in the system
  • Any other ad hoc responsibilities assigned by the Finance Head


Please complete the Application Form and attach your CV as a supporting document.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced background check and satisfactory references.
To know more about the school please visit our website
https://arcadia.sch.ae

About Arcadia School
    Arcadia School
    Orchid Street, District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Barsha South
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
+971 552 2600

Arcadia School is at the forefront of international education with a unique learning programme which fosters an inclusive culture, allowing every student to reach and exceed their full potential. Our creative learning environments develop collaborative and innovative approaches to learning with a blend of digital and real-life applications, building future-ready students who are ethical, aspirational and internationally minded. In our seventh year of operations, we host over 900 students from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, but always focusing on our British heritage and Emirati culture. We currently operate from EYFS to Year 11 and will open our Sixth Form in 2024.

Our developmental mindset ensures we focus heavily on professional learning for teachers with a strong coaching philosophy for growth and progression. We place wellbeing, happiness and an inclusive focus at the heart of all we do, ensuring the vision of nurturing life-long learning is brought to life for all. With an emphasis on academic success, sport and performing arts, innovation, technology and entrepreneurialism we strive to inspire every child and ensure that success can be found through a myriad of channels.
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