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Education in Schools

Introduction

Education is an important part of people’s lives. Education transforms people because it gives people knowledge in different areas such as math, science, history, geography, languages and sports. Education also helps promotes social and political development. Also, educated people are more capable to do jobs and to make smarter decisions in life. 

History of education in UAE

The development of education started in UAE from 1962. Since then, the government has been investing over 8 billion Dirhams in education sector each year to ensure free public education for the citizens, both male and female at every level (UAE Interact , 2016).

Issue

In spite of a booming educational sector, one issue in the education system is cheating. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary (2016) cheating is defined as breaking a rule or law in order to gain an advantage at something. Cheating occurs all over the world. According to Khan (2012), over 80% of students admit to cheating in some form in the UAE.

Types of cheating include:

Traditional cheating: traditional cheating is when students copy from friends during assignments or exams.

E-cheating: due to the growth of technology in the UAE, many students use online resources in their academic work without proper citation or they turn in papers done by others.

Causes of cheating

The act of cheating in education has been increasing especially in higher education due to a number of reasons.

Many students lack organization and time which leads to cheating.

Lack of strict rules and regulations in schools also lead to cheating.

Effects of cheating

Cheating has many bad effects on the youth in the society. By cheating, students will not be able to develop skills for the future. May students will not be able to put into practice what they learnt in their education because of cheating.

An uneducated population leads to a backward society, for example students who are uneducated will not get jobs, which will lead to higher unemployment rates. 

Recommendations

Academic cheating is a serious issue because it affects the integrity of the education system and it leads to a backward community. To overcome these issues, the students need to change their attitude towards cheating. This can be done by educating them from early school days about the bad effects of cheating and the harmful consequences. Furthermore the schools should have strict codes and rules to ensure cheating does not occur. Lastly, parents and guardians should get involved to ensure students have a healthy work life balance.

References

Khan, Z. R. (2012, August 18). Student cheating is a serious problem in the UAE, academic says. Retrieved from http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/education/student-cheating-is-a-serious-problem-in-the-uae-academic-says-1.1061287

Merriam Webster. (2016). cheat. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat

UAE Interact . (2016). Education . Retrieved from http://www.uaeinteract.com/society/education.asp

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CV

Khalfan Hassan Abdulla Al Hmoudi

Address: Abu Dhabi

Mobile: 050 7073703

E-mail: khalfan_alhamoudi@hotmail.com

Education:             

June - 2012                         Diploma Applied Business & Technology                                                                                                       Abu Dhabi Men’s College, Higher College of Technology

                                                Abu Dhabi, UAE

                                                GPA 3.06

                                                Subjects Studied Include: (Instruction in English)

                                                Accounting, marketing, business planning, customer service      

2008 - 2009                   High School Diploma, Literary Stream

                                                Mohammed Bin Khalid High school

                                                Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Percentage:    81%

Training Course:             ICDL in 2010, AlQabas Center

                                                IC3 in 2012, London Center

                                                6 sigma Center (Governmental accounting and financial control of modern)

Experience:                                    In Al Ansari Exchange (AD)

2008-2010                                           Cashier, Remitter clerk & foreign currency cashier

·         Completed Customer service

·         Money transferred

·         Prepared currency schedule

·         Designated between original & counterfeit money

2Month                       Abu Dhabi Distributions Company (AD) (Work Placement)

·         Prepared sick leave forms; entered data using HRMS (Oracle) program

·         Completed Customers services

·         Completed employee information; accurately entered information using Microsoft Word & Excel

2011 to 2012               Emirates Identity authority (AD)

·         Administrative clerk

·         Completed Customer service

·         Photograph, taking imprint fingers, Signature

Experience:

Department of Economic Development , Account section , Assistant Accountant (AD) 2012 to Date                          Payment Unit    (Team leader)

·         Disbursement of petty cash

·         Using Oracle R11 & R12 system

 for Department of Finance organization

·         Doing documents in Finance system and Oracle system

·         Printing EFT, CHQ and WIRE

·         Preparation of Cheques, audit for accuracy of amount

·         Submitting Bank Transfers for all Payments

·         Using Nafoura system for NBAD

·         Training of graduates from the University

Revenue Unit

·         Record weekly revenue in DED books.

·         Cash Management

o   Check DED bank statement on daily basis

o   Record daily JVs for cash inflows and outflows

o   Monthly bank reconciliation report.

o   Transfer weekly revenue to associated parties

o   Financial coordinator with NBAD & associated parties.

o   Book JVs to record foreign currencies differences. 

Languages:                                    Arabic:                        Fluent

English:           Very Good , IELTS overall 5.5 (Academic)

Personal:                             Very Good Communication Skills, Punctual and                                                                   productive, Ability to work in teams, While maintaining                                                       a good attitude

Information:

·         Date of Birth: 20\11\1989

·         Nationality: Emirates

·         Gender:  Male

·         Social Status: Married

References                                                                                                 

Peter Henry, Teacher, Business                                  Amal Alabdouli, HR

Abu Dhabi Men’s College,                                         Alansari exchange, Dubai, UAE

Higher College of Technology, UAE                         Tel: 04-3772779

PO Box: 25035, Abu Dhabi                                       Email: amal.alabdouli@alansari.ae

Tel: 02-4048286 Email: phenry@hct.ac.ae                 

Ex:5 Job Description

TRANSCO                                                                             Job Description

Job Title – Payroll Accountant

1.   Statement of Functions

The role of the Payroll Accountant is to process and record all transactions pertaining to employee payroll to ensure timely and accurate generation of payroll.

2.   Work Achieved

The principal responsibilities of the Payroll Accountant are to:

·         Process daily transactions pertaining to employee allowances, overtime, deductions leave adjustments and loans.

·         Update records pertaining to payroll transactions onto the database.

·         Monitor and track any discrepancies which occur.

·         Calculate monthly transactions and enter correctly into the payroll.

·         Address employee queries related to payroll.

·         Print payroll and file printed payroll sheets in appropriate manner.

·         Maintain payroll related documentation.

3.   Work Relations & Contacts

Regular contact with employees at any level requiring payroll information for compensation and benefits related data.

4.   Accountability for Actions & Impact

·         Reports to the Head of Financial Accounts Section.

·         Timeliness of payroll generation.

·         Accuracy of payroll.

·         Addressing discrepancies in payroll.

5.   Supervisory Responsibility

Number of Employees Supervised	Highest Grade
0	Not applicable

6.   Physical Exertion	7.   Job Surroundings
Minimal: Sitting and walking within office for 100% of working time.	The jobholder works in an air-conditioned environment.

8.   Minimum Job Know-How Requirements

Asset Management Competencies

AM Competency Unit	Competency Level Description
Analyse Policy Requirements	Level 1. Needs to be aware there is an asset management policy.
Develop the AM Policy	Level 1. Needs to be aware there is an asset management policy.
Analyse strategic requirements	Level 1. Needs to know their role in delivering the asset strategy.
Forecast and analyse future user requirements and demands	Level 1. Needs to know their role in delivering the asset strategy.
Develop the AM Strategy	Level 1. Needs to know their role in delivering the asset strategy.
Plan the implementation of the AM Strategy	Level 1. Needs to be able to follow and support the development of work plans
Appraise investment options	Level 1. Can explain why one choice was made over another and provide the information required to support option selection
Apply whole life costing principles	Level 1. Is aware of the concepts of whole life costing.
Create and acquire assets	Level 1. Contributes to the process of creating new assets or changing assets
Plan for contingencies	Level 1. Follows contingency plans as required and can suggest improvements
Develop and communicate AM Plan(s)	Level 1. Supports the development and communication of asset plans.
Control operations	Level 1. Operates assets to local procedures and practices, implementing corrective actions as required and can suggest procedural improvements
Maintain assets	Level 1. Maintains assets to local procedures and practices, implementing corrective actions as required and can suggest procedural improvements
Optimise and rationalise assets	Level 1. Monitors asset performance through own expertise or measurement records and is able to identify improvements.
Renew or dispose of assets	Level 1. Can contribute to the decision to renew or dispose of an asset.
Develop and deploy AM people and teams	Level 1. Is a team member who works with others, providing on the job training as required.
Develop and Deploy Suppliers	Level 1. Works with suppliers and outside contractors to get the work done, raising non conformities if required.
Design and Manage Organisational Change	Level 1. Contributes and supports organisational change as required
Shape the AM Culture	Level 1. Demonstrates the companies values in their work.
Assess and manage risks	Level 1. Is risk aware of and manages risks associated with own job and others including aspects which affect company performance. Informs where risks need to be escalated.
Assure the quality of AM processes	Level 1. Is trained in the use of process procedures which are required for the work undertaken including how to update procedures if required.
Monitor and review progress and performance	Level 1. Collects asset information as required and acts on non-conformances.
Review and Audit Compliance with Legal, Regulatory, Ethical and Social Requirements	Level 1. Collects compliance information as required and acts on non-conformances.
Learn from incidents	Level 1. Awareness of the principles of root causes and applies to own work. For example investigates repeat or early failures.
Define Asset Information Requirements	Level 1. Works to existing data standards, raising non conformities and suggesting improvements when required.
Specify, Select and Integrate AM information Systems	Level 1. Works to existing data standards, raising non conformities and suggesting improvements when required
Make Appropriate AM Information Available for Decision Making	Level 1. Works to existing data standards, raising non conformities and suggesting improvement when required.

·         Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting.

·         Minimum of six years’ experience in accounting and payroll processing, two of which in private sector accounting.

·         Experience in working with computerised accounting systems such as Oracle Financials and HRM, with ADCL IT qualification or equivalent.

9.   Performance Measurement

Successful performance in this job can be measured through the following indices:

·         Timeliness and accuracy of employee payroll.

Developed by:	changing attitudes llc		Date:	March 2016
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