Accountant

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
The Accountant ensures accurate, transparent, and compliant financial operations in line with KHDA inspection frameworks, UAE regulations, and Islamic ethical values, supporting financial sustainability and effective school governance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate financial records and auditable documentation
• Ensure compliance with KHDA, UAE laws, and internal governance policies
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring
• Manage student fee billing, collections, and approved discounts
• Support payroll processing and staff financial records
• Prepare documentation for audits and KHDA inspections
• Ensure transparent procurement and expenditure controls
• Uphold Islamic financial principles and ethical conduct
• Safeguard the confidentiality of financial and student information

Contribution to KHDA Framework:
• Supports Leadership & Management effectiveness
• Ensures Regulatory Compliance
• Promotes Financial Sustainability
• Strengthens Governance and Accountability

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance would be an absolute requirement
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience in a KHDA-regulated school or UAE educational institution

Skills & Competencies:
• Strong financial governance and compliance knowledge
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
• Inspection-ready documentation skills
• Professional integrity and cultural sensitivity

Salary:
AED 10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: As per the UAE Labour Law (leave and End of Service benefits)

About the Company

Since 2003, Talent Bridge HR Consultancy has been a trusted recruitment consultancy in Dubai, UAE, specialising in connecting businesses with top talent.

With over 35 years of experience in the HR field, we have established ourselves as trusted experts in the HR industry.

Our core focus is connecting employers with top-tier candidates to meet their needs.