Hostels Accountant

**Job Title**:
**Hostels Accountant****:
**Job Summary**:
The Hostel Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the hostel. He will work closely with assistant manager finance to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and manage all financial transactions and reporting. Additionally, they will provide financial guidance and support to the hostel team.
**Hostels Accountant**

**American University of Ras Al Khaimah**

**General information about institution**

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.

**Job Purpose & Responsibilities**

The Hostel Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the hostel. He will work closely with assistant manager finance to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and manage all financial transactions and reporting. Additionally, they will provide financial guidance and support to the hostel team.

**Minimum Qualification and Education**

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance or Finance

Desirable: ACCA or CPA or CMA

**Required Knowledge and Skills**
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work to deadline
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently

**Work Experience**

Minimum 5 Years’ experience in a large organization preferably but not mandatorily in education sector.

**Language proficiency required**

Advanced proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English.

**Competencies**
- Service Excellence
- Professional Ethics and Integrity
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- **Reporting line**

Finance Director