ES English is an international English language training centre with campuses in Dubai and London that teaches English as a foreign language to students from around the world.
In our state-of-the-art learning facilities, ES English offers a wide selection of both short-term and long-term English language courses to international students. We pride ourselves on the sense of camaraderie and the international atmosphere of our school, which also offers an engaging social programme as well as fully equipped student accommodations.
Taught by highly qualified and experienced English-speaking teachers, our courses have attracted over 6000 students from more than 80 nationalities to our campuses. We also run exceptional ES Camps in Dubai, London, Cape Town, and Mauritius, which draw over 3000 international junior students every year, providing a study experience that is hard to beat.
All of this and more makes ES English the best place to study, where we make sure our students reach their English goals in a stimulating environment.
Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager
Location: Dubai, JLT
Company: ES Training
Reports to: Finance Manager
About the Role:
ES Training is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounting Manager. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing robust accounting systems with a strong emphasis on internal controls, GAAP compliance, and risk management. You will be a key player in our finance team, collaborating closely with senior leadership and various departments to drive financial excellence and ensure seamless integration of finance operations with other organizational functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all finance, accounting, and reporting activities ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure robust internal controls and safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures.
- Coordinate all audit activities and ensure flawless audit executions.
- Analyze financial data consistently and present accurate financial reports; communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to senior leadership.
- Assist in the annual budgeting and planning process; review all financial plans and compare them to actual results to identify variances.
- Support the Finance Manger in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees on trends and issues in financial models.
- Oversee financial, project/programme, and grants accounting; ensure expenditures align with grant and programme budgets; collate financial reporting materials for grants.
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting and collaborate with Programme Heads to assess financial efficacy and establish finance systems.
- Track the performance of invested assets, ensuring alignment with policies and investment guidelines.
- Lead the finance team by leveraging strengths, providing clear roles and responsibilities, and developing training programs to maximize productivity.
- Promote and maintain a positive and supportive work environment, enhancing internal communications across all organizational levels.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- Proven experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on developing team capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of ERP systems is an advantage.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact at ES Training, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume to HR Manager Vanesa - hrm@esworld.com
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
ES Training is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us and contribute to building a financially sound future for our organization!
