Finance Officer - School Finance
Posted date [2026-09-23]
(ID: 52355)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Finance Officer - School FinanceJob Snapshot
Role: Finance Officer
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Finance/Accounting General
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Bateen World Academy is seeking a Finance Officer for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with an immediate start. The position supports the school\'s daily financial administration, including tuition fee collection, payment follow-up, petty cash, budget monitoring, examination fees, purchasing coordination and financial reporting. The Finance Officer will also work closely with parents, school departments and Aldar Education headquarters to maintain accurate and efficient financial processes.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Finance/Accounting General
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Finance and Fee Administration
* Respond to parent enquiries and requirements relating to
finance and admissions.
* Manage tuition fee collections and monitor outstanding payments.
* Follow up on late payments and returned cheques.
* Prepare bank collection reports and complete cheque scanning.
* Maintain accurate financial information relating to school collections and payments.
* Coordinate relevant financial transactions with Aldar Education headquarters.
Petty Cash and School Collections
* Manage petty cash, including reconciliation and replenishment.
* Administer collections for school trips and activities.
* Maintain student lists and supporting information for trip and activity collections.
* Submit relevant documentation to headquarters for payment processing.
* Manage self-funded budgets and associated financial records.
* Coordinate funds collected through charitable activities and arrange transfer to the Red Crescent or another specified recipient.
Budget Monitoring and Reporting
* Monitor departmental budgets and expenditure.
* Prepare monthly income and expenditure statements and updates for Heads of Department, budget holders and the Principal.
* Maintain petty cash information as part of relevant financial reporting.
* Conduct reprographic expenditure analysis and update Heads of Department on spending.
* Support accurate monitoring of departmental financial activity.
Purchasing and Resource Administration
* Coordinate stationery requests from staff.
* Place stationery orders, follow up outstanding orders and manage available supplies.
* Manage exercise book, textbook and library book orders.
* Prepare recommendation reports and liaise with headquarters regarding Local Purchase Orders.
* Coordinate student planner and yearbook orders.
* Maintain appropriate records for purchasing and resource-related transactions.
Examinations and Transport
* Work with the Examinations Officer on financial arrangements for external examinations.
* Manage the collection of examination fees.
* Coordinate transport invoices and collect the required supporting information.
* Prepare receipts for self-funded trips and liaise with headquarters regarding payment.
* Maintain appropriate records for examination and transport-related financial transactions.
Professional Responsibilities
* Comply with applicable health and safety requirements, legislation and school policies.
* Attend training relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
* Provide professional customer service when dealing with parents and other stakeholders.
* Work effectively with school staff, department leaders and headquarters teams.
* Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
* Bachelor\'s Degree.
Experience
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within the region.
* Customer service experience is required.
* Experience within the education sector is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment.
* Excellent office management skills.
* Good computer literacy.
* Ability to organize financial records and administrative processes effectively.
* Arabic fluency is preferred.
Safeguarding
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
About Bateen World Academy
Bateen World Academy is an Aldar Education school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is a British and IB World School providing an all-through educational pathway from FS1 to Year 13. Its programmes include the IB Primary Years Programme, UK curriculum pathways, the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme.
* Manage tuition fee collections and monitor outstanding payments.
* Follow up on late payments and returned cheques.
* Prepare bank collection reports and complete cheque scanning.
* Maintain accurate financial information relating to school collections and payments.
* Coordinate relevant financial transactions with Aldar Education headquarters.
Petty Cash and School Collections
* Manage petty cash, including reconciliation and replenishment.
* Administer collections for school trips and activities.
* Maintain student lists and supporting information for trip and activity collections.
* Submit relevant documentation to headquarters for payment processing.
* Manage self-funded budgets and associated financial records.
* Coordinate funds collected through charitable activities and arrange transfer to the Red Crescent or another specified recipient.
Budget Monitoring and Reporting
* Monitor departmental budgets and expenditure.
* Prepare monthly income and expenditure statements and updates for Heads of Department, budget holders and the Principal.
* Maintain petty cash information as part of relevant financial reporting.
* Conduct reprographic expenditure analysis and update Heads of Department on spending.
* Support accurate monitoring of departmental financial activity.
Purchasing and Resource Administration
* Coordinate stationery requests from staff.
* Place stationery orders, follow up outstanding orders and manage available supplies.
* Manage exercise book, textbook and library book orders.
* Prepare recommendation reports and liaise with headquarters regarding Local Purchase Orders.
* Coordinate student planner and yearbook orders.
* Maintain appropriate records for purchasing and resource-related transactions.
Examinations and Transport
* Work with the Examinations Officer on financial arrangements for external examinations.
* Manage the collection of examination fees.
* Coordinate transport invoices and collect the required supporting information.
* Prepare receipts for self-funded trips and liaise with headquarters regarding payment.
* Maintain appropriate records for examination and transport-related financial transactions.
Professional Responsibilities
* Comply with applicable health and safety requirements, legislation and school policies.
* Attend training relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
* Provide professional customer service when dealing with parents and other stakeholders.
* Work effectively with school staff, department leaders and headquarters teams.
* Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
* Bachelor\'s Degree.
Experience
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within the region.
* Customer service experience is required.
* Experience within the education sector is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment.
* Excellent office management skills.
* Good computer literacy.
* Ability to organize financial records and administrative processes effectively.
* Arabic fluency is preferred.
Safeguarding
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
About Bateen World Academy
Bateen World Academy is an Aldar Education school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is a British and IB World School providing an all-through educational pathway from FS1 to Year 13. Its programmes include the IB Primary Years Programme, UK curriculum pathways, the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme.
