Senior Accountant - Public Sector Reporting & Grants

GSU; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing

Transportation

Children’s school fee allowances

Job summary

Global Studies University (GSU) in Sharjah seeks an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounting operations, and support reporting in line with internal policies and Sharjah regulations. The role ensures data integrity and supports management decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years in accounting, and knowledge of ERP systems. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and support financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including review and processing of payments.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking against allocations.
• Ensure compliance with Sharjah Finance Department requirements.
• Coordinate with banks regarding payments, transfers, and account-related matters.
• Support asset registration, depreciation tracking, and periodic asset verification.
• Assist during audits by providing required financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, internal controls, and UAE laws.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ethics & confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arabic helpful

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

Global Studies University (GSU) in Sharjah seeks an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounting operations, and support reporting in line with internal policies and Sharjah regulations. The role ensures data integrity and supports management decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years in accounting, and knowledge of ERP systems. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.