Accountant Cum Reception

Accountant cum Receptionist (Full-Time) — Al Fajr Early Childhood Centre

Al Barsha 2, Dubai | Full-time, Monday – Friday

Al Fajr Early Childhood Centre, a KHDA-licensed nursery in Al Barsha 2, is seeking an organised and friendly Accountant cum Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our centre and keep our day-to-day finances running smoothly.

The candidate should have Own or family visa preferable living near the Center.

Timing: 7:30 am till 4:00 pm

About the role
This is a dual role combining front-desk hospitality with hands-on bookkeeping. You'll be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and callers, while also handling fee invoicing, payment collection, petty cash, and routine accounts. It suits someone warm and presentable who is equally comfortable greeting a parent and reconciling a ledger.

Key responsibilities

• Reception: welcoming parents and visitors, answering calls and emails, managing enquiries, scheduling tours and meetings, and maintaining a tidy, professional front desk
• Accounts: issuing and tracking tuition invoices, collecting and recording fee payments, managing petty cash, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting monthly reporting
• Assisting with general administration, filing, and record-keeping
• Liaising with the management team on outstanding fees and parent accounts

Essential requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role (experience in a school/nursery is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho, or similar)
• Strong spoken and written English; professional phone and email manner
• Excellent organisation, accuracy, and discretion with confidential information

Desirable

• Front-desk or customer-service experience
• Arabic language skills
• Familiarity with school fee-management or ERP systems

What we offer
A friendly, well-regulated environment, a supportive team, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Contract and benefits as per UAE labour law.)

Salary: 3000/month including transportation and accomodation

To apply: send your CV and a short cover note to [email protected] with the subject line "Accountant cum Receptionist Application."

Al Fajr Early Childhood Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks.

Pay: AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person