Accounts Assistant
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About the Role
AlephYa is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the finance department of an educational institution in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, and payroll support.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions
- Prepare and maintain financial records, including invoices, receipts, and statements
- Reconcile bank statements and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly
- Support month end and year end closing processes with accurate documentation
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support budget monitoring
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial data and adhere to company policies and procedures
- Assist in payroll processing and updating employee records when required
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team
- Help in preparing financial reports as needed for management review
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar accounting role preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced educational environment
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The Role
- We are seeking a detail oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our esteemed educational institution in Abu Dhabi.
- The successful candidate will support our finance department in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth accounting operations, contributing to the overall financial health of our organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Prepare and maintain financial records, including invoices, receipts, and statements.
- Reconcile bank statements and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Support month end and year end closing processes with accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support budget monitoring.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial data and adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Assist in payroll processing and updating employee records when required.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team.
- Help in preparing financial reports as needed for management review.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar accounting role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
- Integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced educational environment.
About the company
- AlephYa is an educational group established in the UAE that owns and operates schools across the GCC with a core focus on nurturing global citizens who have a strong connection to their heritage and the world we live in.
- Our schools provide high quality education that is affordable and accessible to every child.
- Staying true to its origins, the name AlephYa was inspired from the first and last alphabets of the Arabic language respectively.
- Aleph & Ya represent the A to Z of learning and education.
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