Assistant Accountant

Description:

Ignite School is a well-established American educational institution situated in the Al Warqa area of Dubai, known for providing quality education and fostering a nurturing environment for students. The school is committed to operational excellence and seeks to expand its finance team with a highly competent and responsible professional.

Position Overview:

Ignite School invites applications for the position of Assistant Accountant / Cashier to support the school’s finance department. This full-time role is designed for a proactive individual with strong accounting knowledge and hands-on experience in managing cash flow and day-to-day financial transactions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s financial accuracy and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash transactions efficiently, including receipt, recording, and safekeeping of cash.

• Handle cashier duties such as issuing receipts, maintaining cash logs, and balancing cash drawers.

• Process and verify invoices, purchase orders, and payment vouchers.

• Reconcile bank statements and prepare regular financial reports.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in both digital and physical formats.

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely payments and collection of fees.

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting tasks as directed by the finance manager.

• Support audit preparations and provide necessary documentation and explanations.

• Ensure confidentiality of all financial information and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or cashier roles.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cash management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced educational environment.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position, 5 working days per week.

• Location: Al Warqa, Dubai.