Job Purpose |
To support the integrity of accounting and financial decision-making information by
recording,
verifying, consolidating and reporting financial data and transactions. |
Key Accountabilities |
- Prepare and record assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and
analyzing account information whilst keeping this information confidential and securing it by
completing database backups.
- Participate in maintaining the general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing
a trial balance and reconciling entries.
- Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling
transactions and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist in the collection of various fees like, Tuition Fees, Housing Fees and other fees
from students.
- Summarize financial status by collecting information, and preparing a balance sheet, profit
and loss, and other statements for the use of executive and top management.
- Enter financial transactions into the Banner system ensuring that the correct organization
and accounting codes are entered and updated accordingly.
- Follow up with other sections/departments such as the Procurement regarding vendor
contracts, and the Public Relations regarding hall rentals, as well as handle any necessary
related entries in the banner system.
- Answer financial queries from students/parents such as calculation of tuition fees, number
of credit hours, calculation of dormitory fees, etc.
- Monitor the financial expenses of the branch, including petty cash and managing advanced
cash requests.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting procedures and Uodh bylaws at all
times.
- Ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing financial
information/data.
- Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by line manager within the expected time
limit.
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Job Specific Accountabilities |
Operational Plans
- Participate in developing the department/college's operational and business plans, and
contribute in its execution, in line with the department/college's strategy in order to
support the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.
Continuous Improvement
- Provide input to enhance the processes and procedures that help implement the relevant best
practices.
- Follow all relevant processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions accurately to
ensure that job tasks are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Systems, Processes and Reports
- Generate relevant reports and ensure that they are prepared timely and accurately, and meet
the department's requirements and standards.
- Operate the required software/hardware accurately and effectively.
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Key Interactions |
Internal |
External |
- Students/Clients
- Financial Planning and Analysis Department
- Admission Department
- Registration Department
- Academic and Non-academic Staff Members
- Compliance and Internal Audit Office
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- Students Parents/Families
- Sharjah Islamic Bank
- External Auditors
- Other UAE banks
- Other Government and Private Organizations
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Required Qualification & Experience |
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
- 2-4 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
- Priority is to UAE Nationals.
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Required Skills |
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional
documents, in both Arabic and English.
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, processes and best practices.
- Good interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Time management skills.
- Problem solving skills and results orientated.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
- Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent proficiency in MS office applications.
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