Senior Accountant

Job description / Role

Job overview

Join our pioneering team at Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal School – Abu Dhabi.

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awal (KBZA) School is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Accountant (Outsourced) to join our team in January 2026. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pilot public school in Abu Dhabi with a mission to build belief in a distinctive Emirati model of education, rooted in national values, practices, and knowledge while aligned with the UAE public school curriculum.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Accounting, Chartered Accountant certification, or professional qualifications.
• 10+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Advanced accounting principles.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced administration skills.
• Accounting software proficiency.
• Communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Problem-solving skills.

Why join us?

At KBZA, you will be part of a forward-thinking educational environment that:

• Values and integrates Emirati culture and heritage into learning.
• Encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and personal development.

Application details

The closing date for applications is 14 December 2025. However, early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline.

Please ensure you upload your updated CV and review the attached job description before applying.