:Aldar Education is currently seeking a Senior Accountant - Corporate to support our growing family of owned, operated and managed schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\'s leading school group.As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.Working collaboratively, our education network\'s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi\'s government. Today, Aldar Education\'s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.This position is responsible for managing accounting & closing activities for HO entities & cost centers of Aldar Education.The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.Responsibilities:Main Duties

• 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 Manager, Group Finance with required data and analysis for HQ entities

Specific Duties

• Review PRs for HQ entities in Oracle
• Manage day to day finance operations of HQ entities including but not limited to, accounts payable, receivables, GL, petty cash review, and other GL related activities.
• Prepare journal entries, review with Assistant Manager, Group Finance and post in ERP. All estimates and accruals must be approved by Head, Group Finance 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 Assistant Manager, Group Finance, list out key action plans with responsibility and timeline to improve the quality of GL balances.
• Support Assistant Manager, Group Finance 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

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

• 5+ Years\' experience in finance function

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• 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
• Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience
• 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
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools

What We Offer:Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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