General Accountant

A General Accountant manages financial records and ensures accurate bookkeeping. The role involves processing transactions, maintaining ledgers, and supporting financial reporting.

German International University likely operates in higher education, offering academic programs and administrative support.

General Accountant – Accounts Receivable is responsible for maintaining accurate student accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, recording financial transactions, and supporting timely collection of payments. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, proper handling of collected funds, and compliance with university financial policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and record accounts receivable journal entries accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with university financial policies, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations. • Monitor and maintain accurate student accounts across all university programs, ensuring the proper recording of tuition fees, payments, refunds, adjustments, and outstanding balances. • Follow up on student account balances and transactions, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve outstanding issues and facilitate timely collection. • Issue and record invoices, receipts, and other relevant financial documents in accordance with approved procedures. • Monitor outstanding receivables, maintain updated collection records, and prepare follow-up reports on overdue balances. • Handle the receivables safe, ensuring the accurate recording, safeguarding, and reconciliation of all collected amounts. • Perform weekly deposits of collected cash and cheques in accordance with university procedures, ensuring proper documentation and timely deposit into designated bank accounts. • Perform daily bank reconciliation activities, investigate discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of recorded receipts and related transactions. • Prepare, review, and maintain supporting documentation for monthly financial closing, ensuring that records are accurate, complete, properly approved, and systematically filed. • Prepare monthly closing entries, accruals, and year-end adjusting entries as required. • Maintain organized and up-to-date monthly closing files and ensure the proper retention of supporting documents for audit and review purposes. • Assist in preparing periodic accounts receivable reports, reconciliations, and other financial reports required by the Accounts or Finance management. • Coordinate with relevant university departments to address student account inquiries and resolve financial discrepancies. • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of financial records and comply with internal controls and established financial procedures. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct manager. Qualifications & Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent field. • 0–2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance; fresh graduates are welcome to apply. • Very good knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices is a must. • Very good command of both English and Arabic, written and spoken, is a must. Knowledge of any additional language is a plus. • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Previous exposure to accounts receivable, cash handling, or bank reconciliation is an advantage. • Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software is an advantage. Competencies Required: • Attention to Detail • Analytical Skills • Organization and Time Management • Communication Skills • Teamwork and Collaboration • Integrity and Confidentiality • Problem-Solving • Accountability What We Offer Package includes: • Transportation – GIU Buses • Medical Insurance – Next Care • Social Insurance • WIR Loyalty Program Discounts • Postgraduate Studies & Self-development Support Working Hours: • 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM • 5 working days per week • 2 days off (Friday & another day) Show more