Senior Accountant - School Financial Operations

Senior Accountant - School Financial Operations Job Snapshot Role: Senior Accountant - School Financial Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Management Function: Accounting-Finance Experience: Relevant UAE accounting experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview LEAMS Education is hiring a Senior Accountant - School Financial Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a full-time opportunity in the Education Management industry. The position will manage core accounting activities for a CBSE curriculum school while ensuring accurate reporting, reliable financial controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The successful candidate will provide school leaders with timely financial information that supports budgeting, expenditure control, operational planning, and informed management decisions. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: Accounting-Finance Salary: 7000-11000 AED per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Senior Accountant will protect the accuracy and integrity of the school 's financial records. The role connects daily transactions with month-end reporting, budget monitoring, audit readiness, and management analysis. Consistent financial control will help the school manage resources responsibly, meet payment obligations, monitor revenue, and identify issues before they affect operations. Key Responsibilities * Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting accounting schedules. * Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and closing entries. * Complete monthly and year-end account-closing activities within agreed deadlines. * Prepare financial statements, management reports, and account analyses. * Reconcile bank accounts, control accounts, supplier balances, and receivable records. * Monitor school-fee income and other receivables while maintaining accurate collection information. The Senior Accountant will work with administrative and management teams to ensure that transactions are properly authorized, recorded, documented, and allocated. * Review supplier invoices and support timely payment processing. * Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report significant variances. * Assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash-flow planning. * Maintain fixed-asset records and support periodic verification activities. * Ensure accounting practices follow approved policies, internal controls, and professional standards. * Prepare schedules and supporting evidence for internal and external audits. * Investigate financial discrepancies and coordinate timely corrective action. * Protect confidential financial information and restrict access appropriately. * Provide management with clear explanations of financial trends, risks, and performance. * Support improvements to accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and financial systems. Ideal Profile Applicants must hold a Bachelor 's degree in Commerce or a closely related discipline. This qualification is mandatory. Professional certification such as CMA or ACCA will be an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal controls. Previous experience in a comparable accounting position within the UAE is highly preferred. Experience within a school or education organization will provide additional value. The role requires accuracy, integrity, analytical ability, deadline management, and confident communication with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Candidates available to join immediately will receive priority. Skills Set * General ledger accounting * Month-end closing * Financial reporting * Bank reconciliation * Accounts payable * Accounts receivable * School-fee accounting * Budget monitoring * Financial forecasting * Cash-flow analysis * Fixed-asset records * Audit preparation * Internal financial controls * Variance analysis * Management reporting * Accounting systems Why Join Us This role offers broad responsibility across day-to-day accounting, reporting, controls, budgets, and management analysis within a school environment. The selected accountant will have the opportunity to strengthen financial processes and provide insights that directly support operational decisions. About the Company LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools across Dubai. Its finance teams support responsible resource management, reliable school operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term educational planning through accurate accounting and financial oversight.