Financial Officer
Job Description
• Performs the financial administration for the unit including budgeting, capital purchases and other finance related activities.
• Ensures that budgets are in line with department objective.
• Prepares purchase orders and executes some purchases
• Coordinates with Finance & Budget department and Contracts & purchase department for any major expense/purchase required
• Reviews and processes tender applications and prepares contracts and maintenance orders
• Documents revenues and expenditures expected & incurred and submits the same to management
• Handles all finance related queries
• Prepares monthly reports detailing departments finances, budget account statement purchase statement, and HR information
• Prepares faculty conferences concerning (Tickets, accommodation, opening breaks, lunch, dinner, gifts & stationary)
• Handles payroll issues
• Grants management such as research funds, working with PI
• Review and approve time sheets submitted by either college or research funds
• Reconciles petty cash
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance.
Preferred Qualification
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
• Accounting Knowledge
• Proficiency in English
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective resource management
• Communication Skills
• Team work
• Work under pressure
About the Company
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.
