Accounts Manager

Job Overview

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to handle all financial operations, including managing cash transactions, maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and school policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead the accounts team effectively.

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the Schrole portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Receivables Management and Reporting, including tuition fees.
• Accurate reporting of information to relevant stakeholders.
• Payables Management and Reporting, paying suppliers in line with school policy.
• Cost Management, including reporting deficits and surpluses to the management.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of VAT file to AAH/FTA.
• Reconciliation, maintaining accurate records of all accounts to ensure compliance with internal and external audit processes.
• Reviewing, reconciling, preparing documentation and disbursing the monthly personnel payroll.
• Preparation of the annual school budget in collaboration with the Principal.
• Management Information System. Preparing monthly MIS report and ensuring timely submission to the AAEI, AAH and the Principal.
• Preparation of bank reconciliation reports.
• Preparation and submission of all documents required by auditors.
• Line management of the Assistant Accountants and Cashier.
• Ensure NAV is used effectively to support the schools financial management processes. Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position (candidates with previous experience within a school setting will be prioritized)
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
  
  

• Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years
• Competitive tax-free salary
• Local health insurance
• Annual flight allowance