Accountant

To support the integrity of accounting and financial decision-making information by recording, verifying, consolidating and reporting financial data and transaction

1. Prepare and record assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information whilst keeping this information confidential and securing it by completing database backups.
2. Participate in maintaining the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries.
3. Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
4. Assist in the collection of various fees like, Tuition Fees, Housing Fees and other fees from students.
5. Summarize financial status by collecting information, and preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements for the use of executive and top management.
6. Enter financial transactions into the Banner system ensuring that the correct organization and accounting codes are entered and updated accordingly.
7. Follow up with other sections/departments such as the Procurement regarding vendor contracts, and the Public Relations regarding hall rentals, as well as handle any necessary related entries in the banner system.
8. Answer financial queries from students/parents such as calculation of tuition fees, number of credit hours, calculation of dormitory fees, etc.
9. Monitor the financial expenses of the branch, including petty cash and managing advanced cash requests.
10. Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting procedures and UKB bylaws at all times.
11. Ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing financial information/data.
12. Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by line manager within the expected time limit.

Required Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions
• Priority is to UAE Nationals.

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes and best practices
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision
• Time management skills.
• Problem solving skills and results orientated.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance
• Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Excellent proficiency in MS office applications.