Finance Admin - Arabic Speaker

Finance Administrator

Location: Dubai, UAE

Contract: 6-Month Outsourced Contract (2-3 days working) Saturday and Sunday Mandatory

Department: Finance & Procurement

Reports to: Assistant Finance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Administrator to support Accounts Receivable and Student Finance operations. The role will be responsible for processing student payments, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting collections and reconciliations, handling finance-related student queries, and assisting with compliance, audit, and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Student Finance

• Process student fee payments through cash, POS, bank transfers, cheques, and online payment platforms.
• Issue invoices, receipts, payment schedules, and acknowledgements.
• Support student onboarding by explaining payment plans and finance procedures.
• Maintain accurate student ledgers and update payment records in a timely manner.
• Manage cheque collections, PDC records, and related documentation.
• Reconcile daily collections and banking transactions.
• Generate payment links and QR code payments and monitor transaction status.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with internal controls.

Credit Control & Student Support

• Respond to student and parent finance-related queries.
• Assist with outstanding payment follow-ups and account reconciliations.
• Support student withdrawal processes and related financial adjustments.
• Maintain effective communication regarding financial policies and payment obligations.

Compliance, Audit & Reporting

• Assist with VAT and tax-related documentation and record maintenance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial records.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports and assist with monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service Finance, or Finance Administration roles.
• Experience handling cash transactions, POS payments, or collections is preferred.
• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Arabic speakers prefered.
• Experience in education, university, student finance, or service-oriented environments is an advantage.
• Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred.

Contract Type: Outsourced Contract Role (6 Months, Extendable Based on Business Requirements).