Accounts Payable Officer

Job Description

About the role

Purchase Ledger Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective system to track Accounts Payable for effective cash flow management
• Assist the Head of Finance in actively managing the school’s cash flow to maximize efficiencies and aid school cash management.
• To review and determine all payments due and to submit payment requests and disbursement schedule to the Head of Finance for review and signature prior to payment.
• Ensure that a purchase order process is implemented and adhered to by all members of staff.
• To prepare monthly accruals for goods and services received, but not invoiced as well as for any major commitments.
• To ensure all invoices submitted for payment have necessary approvals and signed PO’s in accordance with authorization limits.
• To obtain, date-stamp, file and process all approved invoices correctly against the allocated budgets
• To produce financial and ageing reports for the Head of Finance.
• To check all petty cash vouchers for validity and accuracy and to process for payment. Ensure the petty cash vouchers are recorded in the system timely and accurately.
• Reconcile the bank posting daily in an accurate manner.
• Review and submit staff expenses on a monthly basis.
• To assist in month-end closing of Accounts Payables.
• To prepare and follow up on some of the balance sheet schedules as instructed.
• Assisting with processing of VAT returns to local tax authorities.
• Provide a summary of the ageing report required by the Head of Finance to prepare reports and arrange payments.
• Ensure proper accounting and financial records and systems are maintained.
• To ensure effective internal controls and implement new procedures as necessary.
• Cooperate and assist in reconciling the month-end inventory book balances to actual physical counts.
• To liaise with external auditors and tax advisors regarding the statutory accounts and other statutory returns.
• Ensure you keep up to date with the latest accounting and tax regulations within the United Arab Emirates and internationally.
• Liaise with budget holders on a regular basis to ensure that they are aware of their budgets and what they have spent to date.
• Develop internal management reports to aid the Head of Finance in advising budget holders in the management of their individual budgets

About you

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Educated to Degree or its equivalent
• 5-7 years and above experience with proven ability in an accounting role with VAT experience essential
• Well versed with IFRS and general accounting procedures
• Advanced experience in accountancy software products such as MS Navision, and MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, and the ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Past experience in school environment is desirable
• Excellent communication skills to negotiate with external stakeholders on commercial contracts and transactions
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with non-finance members as well as finance members of school and regional team
• High levels of personal integrity
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Adaptability

Selection Process

The closing date for application is 21st June 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place from June 2025 at the Nord Anglia International School Dubai.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, that will take place at the Nord Anglia International School Dubai.

This is a full-time position, starting from 1st July 2025 or earlier. Remuneration is competitive and it includes visa provision.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

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