Accounts Officer in Jess Dubai

2 months ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

Accounts Officer in JESS Dubai
- Accounting | FinanceListed On: 18 September 2024

Expires On: 27 September 2024
- Dubai- JESS Dubai is seeking to hire an experienced Accounts Officer.Role: Accounts Officer
Branch: Arabian Ranches
Working hours: 7:15 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Thursday | 7:15 am to 12:15 pm Friday
Holiday Entitlement: 45 working days per academic year. This will be pro rata in the first academic year.
Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations

Job Scope

The role of Accounts Officer is to primarily manage the purchase ordering system and the Purchase Ledger. In addition to this, other higher level accounting duties will be required to include VAT return submission and various accounting reconciliations.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. All staff working at JESS will have some contact with children and young people and will therefore be in a position of trust. Staff with teaching duties will be responsible for the students that they teach and may also have additional specific pastoral or other responsibilities for other students they do not teach. In addition, all staff will regularly interact with students who may seek assistance or otherwise interact with them whilst moving around the school. In all cases, staff have the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students and must adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures to include whistleblowing and ensure all concerns are immediately passed on to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officer(s) (DSO).

Main Tasks and Duties

This not an exhaustive list of duties/responsibilities. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Accounts Officer will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head of Finance and Operations. The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Finance and Operations, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role.

Accounts Payable:

- Process and review incoming invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Verify and reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Ensure adherence to payment terms and company policies.
- Communicate with vendors to reconcile, address discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records.
- Collaborate with internal teams to obtain necessary approvals for payments.
- Prepare and process payments in a timely fashion through various methods (cheques, electronic transfers).
- Monitor and manage outstanding payables to avoid late payments.
- Reconciliation of trips before making payments to the vendors to establish the trip is within the costing/budget.
- Prepare cash requests, reconcile, and post all the receipts.

Other Duties:

- Transfer of cash receipts into the system.
- Preparation of the parents’ donations fund reconciliation whenever necessary.
- VAT - weekly VAT coding checks & preparation of report for checking by Financial Accountant.
- Reconciliation of control and balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets.
- Deputisation and support to the Financial Accountant for any other duties, including preparing payroll and bank payments when required.

Key Relationships

Internal:

- Academic and Administration Staff
- Executive & SLT Teams

External:

- Parents
- Suppliers
- Contractors
- External Hire
- Government agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in Accounts/Finance, or equivalent accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

- Experience of 5 years preferably with some UAE school experience in a similar role
- Experience of using various accounting systems, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word & Powerpoint
- Experience using iSAMS, iFinance, Yomley payroll system

Personal Qualities:

- A positive, flexible, ‘can do’ work ethic
- Ability to multitask and prioritise, planning own workload to fit around the needs of the team
- Strong teamworking and a willingness to collaborate
- Have a commitment to ensuring high standards of work and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Commitment to own personal professional development
- Team player

Other:
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Application Process

  • Data Protection Officer at Jess Dubai

    3 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Data Protection Officer at JESS Dubai - ITListed On: 11 November 2024 Expires On: 22 November 2024 - Dubai- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Dubai is looking to hire a Data Protection Officer, with an anticipated role start date in January 2025.Branch: Arabian Ranches (but role will require visits to Jumeirah campus from time to time) Working hours:...

  • Academic Secretary

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Academic Secretary (Secondary) at JESS Dubai - AdministrationListed On: 5 September 2024 Expires On: 10 October 2024 - Dubai- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is looking to hire an Academic Secretary - Secondary for their Arabian Ranches branch in Dubai.About the Role Role: Academic Secretary - Secondary Branch: Arabian Ranches Secondary Working...

  • Occupational Therapist at Jess

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Occupational Therapist at JESS - EducationListed On: 20 September 2024 Expires On: 30 September 2024 - Dubai- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist. The role has a start date in early January 2025.Job Scope The role of the Occupational Therapist is to support the school in identifying and supporting...

  • Supply Foundation

    1 month ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai Full time

    Supply Foundation & Primary Class Teachers at JESS Dubai - EducationListed On: 2 October 2024 Expires On: 2 November 2024 - Dubai- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is seeking to hire Supply Foundation and Primary Class Teachers in Dubai for the Academic Year 2024-2025.- be fully qualified and experienced Class Teachers with a degree in Education and...

  • Event Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Event Coordinator (Part-time Contract) at JESS - EventsListed On: 8 November 2024 Expires On: 22 November 2024 - Dubai- The Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Dubai is seeking part-time Events Coordinator, who must be available to join in January 2025.Working hours: Part-time (two to three days per week). Location: Arabian Ranches (but will be required...

  • Part Time 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at Jess

    1 month ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Part time 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Full time

    Part time 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at JESS Dubai - EducationListed On: 8 October 2024 Expires On: 16 October 2024 - Dubai- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Dubai is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for part-time hire.About JESS Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is a leading British International School in the Middle East and has...

  • Student Admissions Officer at Dubai Center for

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Student Admissions Officer at Dubai Center for Special Needs - AdministrationListed On: 2 September 2024 Expires On: 2 October 2024 - Dubai- Dubai Center for Special Needs is looking to recruit a Student Admissions Officer.Join Our Team as a Student Admissions Officer at Dubai Center for Special Needs! Are you passionate about making a difference in the...

  • Accounting & Admin Officer

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates A Leading Holding Company In UAE Full time

    The Role **Position Title**: Accounting & Admin Officer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 5K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A well-known and distinct mall in Motor City. Job Description: - Create and update spreadsheets for daily transactions, manage accounts receivable and...

  • Accountant

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates AL KHUBARA AL DUWALION AUDITING OF ACCOUNTS CO LLC Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Manage and maintain financial records. - Prepare financial statements and reports. - Conduct financial analysis. - Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable. - Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions. - Provide support during audits. - Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. - Filing of VAT and Corporate...

  • Accountant

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cardip Dubai Full time

    A position of an Accountant is available in the Dubai Office. - Qualification: Graduation or Higher with specialization in Accounting and Finance **Required Skills & Experience**: - ERP, Accounting system exposure - Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word - At least 6-8 years of experience in Accounting and Finance. Should also have retail...

  • Accountant Officer

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates TFE Full time

    Accountant Officer for company in Dubai, minimum two years of experience in UAE. **Salary**: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: - Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) **Experience**: - Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

  • Accounts Officer

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Legends Accounting Services Full time

    **Accounts Officer** Legends Accounting Services is an Accounting Outsourcing Company, providing outsource accounting services with clients across the globe. Our team of accountants, based in Dubai, work in a dynamic and high-performance environment to provide accounting and other tax related services to their clients. Legends Accounting Services provides...

  • Accounts Officer

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Legends Accounting Services Full time

    **Accounts Officer** Legends Accounting Services is an Accounting Outsourcing Company, providing outsource accounting services with clients across the globe. Our team of accountants, based in Dubai, work in a dynamic and high-performance environment to provide accounting and other tax related services to their clients. Legends Accounting Services provides...

  • Accountant

    4 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates CLEANERS DUBAI Full time

    Should be experienced in preparing & closing books of accounts, preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly Must have advanced knowledge of Excel and be well versed with other Microsoft Office software. - Compile, verify, and analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely...

  • Accountant

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates ALULINE CO LLC - DUBAI Full time

    Accountant with attested certification at the Government Authority in UAE Bank Reconciliation Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger Credit Control - Communication in English Reading, Writing, Verbal Enrolment Exam will be applied in Sage Accounting Office Based Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month **Education**: - Bachelor's...

  • School Cashier at Dwight School Dubai

    2 weeks ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    School Cashier at Dwight School Dubai - Accounting | FinanceListed On: 29 October 2024 Expires On: 20 November 2024 - Dubai- Dwight School Dubai has an opening for a qualified and experienced School Cashier.About Dwight: Dwight School Dubai a vibrant International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer three programs from PreK to Grade 12 - the...

  • Accounting Assistant and Office Manager

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates cup&code dubai Full time

    We are looking for An accounting assistant, to manage few things including budgeting, reporting, and bookkeeping. These finance professionals also help manage accounts and prepare financial records. Unlike accounting clerks, accounting assistants provide administrative support to an organization's accounts department. **Responsibilities**: - **Data...

  • Front Desk Officer at Dubai Center for Special Needs

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in Dubai and UAE Full time

    Front Desk Officer at Dubai Center for Special Needs - AdministrationListed On: 2 September 2024 Expires On: 2 October 2024 - Dubai- Dubai Center for Special Needs is seeking to hire an English-speaking Front Desk Officer.About the Role: We are looking for an experienced English-speaking Front Desk Officer to join our dedicated Administration team,...

  • Accountant / Office Manager

    5 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Hustlers Full time

    **Accountant cum Office Manager (accounting experience) is required for a reputable company in Dubai.** - Oversee and support all administrative duties in the office and ensure that office is operating smoothly - Should have a good personal and interpersonal skills, of communicating with others, preparing reports and documents. Financial filing and document...

  • Forklift Operator

    4 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates JEFF & JESS Full time

    Looking for a Forklift Operator with having Own visa and Dubai License Pay: AED2,500.00 per month License/Certification: - Forklift Operator License in Dubai (required)