Jobs at at American University in Dubai

Job Title: Accounting Manager

The department of Finance at the American University in Dubai invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Accounting Manager to start immediately. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The prime responsibility of the Accounting Manager is the overall financial bookkeeping of AUD:

Principle Responsibilities:

Manage the accounts payable function
Review all purchase requisitions to ensure that AUD’s purchasing policies and procedures are respected
Prepare vendor checks for the signature of the President and Vice President
Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis
Control and reconcile the petty cash fund
Record all of AUD’s financial transactions on Great Plains Dynamics Software
Analyze and prepare students refunds
Reconcile monthly bank statements on the 2nd business day of the month
Maintain and control the Fixed Assets Register
Assume miscellaneous projects as assigned

Competencies and Skills Utilized:

Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively and to the point

Essential Qualifications:

Accounting degree from an accredited Western institution
Accounting experience
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Detail oriented
Analytical skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Experience of working in a truly multi-cultural setting and adaptability and resourcefulness are definite advantages.

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
Candidates must send an up-to-date CV, as well as the names and addresses of two referees to the attention of:

Ms. Angele El Khoury
Director of Human Resources
The American University in Dubai
P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, UAE.
Email: recruitment@aud.edu