Officer - Accounts Payable - Aldar Education

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Officer - Accounts Payable based at our HQ office in Abu Dhabi.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

The accountant - Payables is responsible to assist Senior Manager Finance for all areas relating to processing of company's accounts payable transactions and related accounting support to the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, validation of accounts payable vouchers after checking it with purchase orders for all schools.
• Ensures the accuracy of accounts i.e. correct coding of vendor, cost center, general ledger account, invoice amount, and preparing bank payment vouchers. Matching these to the disbursement.
• Reviews and maintains accounting documents together i.e. voucher, invoice, delivery note and purchase order copy/agreement copy.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Manages closing of AP Module in Oracle and accruals and transfer it to general ledger every month end for all schools.
• Reviews cheques and wire transfers for invoices provided by vendors, reviewing instructions accompanying items to determine proper disposition and crediting accounts in accordance with standard financial procedures.
• Prepares and reviews reconciliation of accounts payables with general ledger for all schools.
• Handles vendors' correspondence via phone or email concerning payment status, and other related matters.
• Acts as a liaison between the company and external auditors to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
• To provide all other information and perform all other tasks as and when requested.
  
  
  

Specific Duties:

• Maintaining general ledger and preparing accounts payable vouchers, bank payment vouchers and bank transfer advice accurately and timely.
• Vouchers are filed and maintained completely. Effective and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Manages AP Module closing accurately and within the agreed deadline of month end closing.
• Effectively and efficiently transfer all accruals to general ledger.
• Preparing cheques and wire transfer accurately and disbursing payments within the allowed credit period by vendors.
• Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable with general ledger are prepared accurately and timely.
• Develop a strong understanding with the vendors and respond them spontaneously. Understand the requirements by external auditors and provide them their required information accurately and timely.
• Provide complete accurate monthly schedules for:
• Operating payables,
• Contractual suppliers’ trackers,
• Accrual trackers,
• Advance to suppliers,
• Suppliers to be paid for the month,
• Planned payments &
• Cash clearing
• Adhere to additional responsibilities and efficiently provide all other information as and when requested by the Line Manager.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  
  
  

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years in experience in finance function or Professional qualification with 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and Oracle / ERP
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in English
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.