Director of Finance Department

University of Sharjah; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sharjah seeks a Director of Finance Department who will lead the development and implementation of financial policies while ensuring the financial stability of the university. The successful candidate will have extensive UAE experience and a strong background in financial management, alongside excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English. This role is vital in maintaining fiscal accountability and facilitating strategic financial decisions at a leading educational institution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of UAE experience in a leadership position.
• Proficient in financial management software.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial policies and procedures.
• Authorize payments and ensure compliance with policies.
• Facilitate communication between Finance and other departments.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Financial analysis and forecasting

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, MIS

Qualified member of an accountancy body (CIMA, ACCA, ICAS)

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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The University of Sharjah is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that prepares lifelong learners and leaders with integrated knowledge and skills. We are passionate about building a collaborative and sustainable environment that cultivates twenty-first-century skills and fosters pioneering research and scholarship. We seek to serve the current and future needs of our local community and beyond by offering innovative academic and professional programs.

Since its foundation in 1997, the University has successfully become one of the top Universities in the UAE and has managed to make its mark in the educational and research industry worldwide united by six core values : Integrity and Ethics, Dedication, Inclusiveness, Excellence with limitless Drive, Accountability and Transparency, and Innovation and Creativity.

The University of Sharjah believes in the crucial role of scientific research in the development of the modern United Arab Emirates. Since its establishment, the university has put research at the top of its list of priorities. Part of the university's strategy is to promote research among faculty members in all colleges, with the aim of attracting outstanding faculty with impressive research accomplishments.

The University of Sharjah’s Rankings :

251-300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Among the top 200 universities globally (176-200) in The World University Rankings 2023 by Subjects

Among the best #121 universities in Asia In News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022 / 2023

89th in The Young University Rankings in 2022

61 The Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2022

Among the top 10 best Arab universities The Arab University Rankings 2022

About the Role

As a Director of Finance Department we are expected to provide strategic and operational direction in developing the Finance Department’s policies and procedures, as well as monitor and control financial aspects of the University of Sharjah by providing recommendations on financials to ensure that assets and financial resources are managed and that the University is financially stable.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish or recommend financial policies, objectives and procedures and supervises their development and implementation.
• Implement and maintains practical and effective budgetary, accounting, cash and working capital management, cost, capital expenditure evaluation and other operating controls to safeguard the University's assets and resources
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of relevant financial statements, accounts, reports and analysis to support the daily business decision-making process
• Authorize payments, deposits and transfers within defined authority limits ensuring that the authority matrix is followed
• Review management accounts and ensures that they represent the actual financial position of the University and that they are in compliance with the University's relevant policies and procedures, by-laws, statutory requirements and International Accounting Standards
• Facilitate communication between the Finance Department and other departments, to ensure that any correlated and linked job tasks are completed smoothly and in a timely fashion
• Arrange the financial audits of the University's accounts and supports the process by providing any required information to ensure the completion of the audit process on time and on budget

Job Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and accounting / financial management software (e.g. SAP).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, MIS or a relevant discipline.
• Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of equivalent accreditation (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICAS, etc.).
• A master's degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• More than 15 Years of UAE experience in leadership position preferably in higher education institutions.

Closing Date : 11 / Jul / 2025

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance

Higher Education

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