Strategic Finance & Procurement Officer

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Financial Administrator to oversee the financial operations of their college. Responsibilities include budgeting, purchase order management, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong knowledge of financial systems, and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 years of experience in a similar role and CPA certification. Apply before 31/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the financial operations of the college.
• Ensure budgets align with university strategic objectives.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and tenders.
• Coordinate with departments to facilitate workflows.
• Review purchase requisitions and initiate necessary documents.
• Prepare reports on anticipated revenues.
• Respond to finance-related inquiries from management.
• Prepare monthly financial reports.
• Coordinate logistics for faculty conferences.
• Manage petty cash transactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Financial software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Financial Administrator to oversee the financial operations of their college. Responsibilities include budgeting, purchase order management, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong knowledge of financial systems, and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 years of experience in a similar role and CPA certification. Apply before 31/01/2026.