Job reference: 016533

Location: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, UAE

Closing date: 09/04/2023

Department: Finance

Accounts Payable/Receivables Officer

About Us

We\'re , the world\'s largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers help 74,000 students at 81 schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more than they ever imagined possible. Our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide. When you join Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you\'ll become part of a global family of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

About the School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi will be a UK curriculum day school enrolling students from Early Years to Year 13 in the city\'s prestigious residential district Al Reem Island, next to the Sorbonne University campus. Our new school will have the capacity for 2,600 students upon completion. Its first phase of development, opening in September 2023, will include the Early Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer 2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Payable/Receivables Officer will provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Finance Team.

The main duties of the position are as follows:

• Raising tuition fee invoices and liaising with parents regarding payments
• Ensuring invoices are properly authorised through the purchase order process and approval limits are adhered to
• Posting of invoices and expenses
• Various key balance sheet account reconciliations
• Daily reconciliation of bank transactions
• Processing monthly staff expenses
• Administering petty cash

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information about the day to day duties of this role.

The ideal candidate will be based in Abu Dhabi and will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (or equivalent) in accounting or any financial related field
• A minimum of 3 years accounting or finance experience
• A demonstrable knowledge of financial accounting duties and accounting standards with the UAE.
• Advanced experience in accountancy software products such as MS Navision as well as MS Office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to adhere to strict deadline while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate excellent customer relationships within the school community
• Experience in education or a learning environment

Selection Process

Applicants should apply online and submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

Nord Anglia Education