Job Title: Accountant Reports to: Senior Accountant and Finance Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-6 years of experience or more in accounting/finance
• Good communication skills

Position Summary: The accountant’s is responsible for preparing accounting reports/data and safeguarding the establishment’s assets by controlling the collections against the receivables. He/she is the primary contact with the parents, and accordingly, he/she should be ready to answer all their inquiries and assist them when needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities The accountant’s duties include:

• receiving the payments from parents and issuing the system generated receipt
• allocating the received payments to the specific parent and fee head
• recording financial activities regarding budgeted funds
• processing purchasing orders, reviewing check requests, preparing checks to settle bills, posting ledgers, reconciling monthly and yearly accounts, and maintaining balanced accounts
• compiling, filing, and maintaining records and reports ensure accuracy and accountability
• assisting the parents by answering accounting procedure questions
• checking the parents’ statements for any discrepancies or deviations, and taking an immediate action to rectify the issue with the direct supervisor
• maintaining the school and parents’ financial information confidentiality
• contributing to team’s effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• reporting to the senior accountant all financial matters that have impact on the parents
• committing to finalizing the work and meeting the required deadlines
• ensuring compliance with the accounting standards and the internal policies and procedures
• coordinating with other departments for the proper flow of work
• issuing the petty cash payments approved by the management
• performing other duties as requested by the senior accountant and finance director