About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant & Cashier for a prestigious school in Sharjah. The ideal candidate will handle both accounting responsibilities and cash management duties while maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Duties

Process and maintain accounts payable and receivable

Assist in preparing monthly financial statements

Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts

Track school fee payments and maintain student accounts

Support budget preparation and monitoring

Prepare periodic financial reports

Cashier Duties

Handle daily cash transactions accurately

Process student fee payments and issue receipts

Maintain detailed records of all cash transactions

Perform daily cash counts and reconciliation

Prepare bank deposits

Issue payment reminders when necessary

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience in school accounting/cashiering

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Excellent cash handling skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organizational and time management skills

Professional communication abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of UAE education sector

Experience with school management systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of VAT regulations

Arabic language skills (advantage)

What We Offer

4-day work week (3-day weekend)

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance coverage

Visa sponsorship

Annual airfare

Professional work environment

Opportunity for career growth

Work Schedule

4 days per week

Regular school hours

Weekend off (3 days)

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@ags.ae

Subject line: "School Assistant Accountant & Cashier Position"

Additional Information

Must be available to start immediately in Sharjah

Only candidates with school accounting experience will be considered

References from previous school employers required

Must be eligible for UAE employment visa

About Us:

The American Gulf School is a premium American IB World School which delivers the American standards through the IB framework, we are accredited by COGNIA to deliver the American High School Diploma and we are the only school in Sharjah that is looking at a full continuum implementation for the IB programmes. We are an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). We are also a candidate for the IB Career-related Programme (CP) to become the first IB World Continuum School in Sharjah.