Head of Department of Finance (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)

Institution: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) Location: Doha, Qatar Type of Employment: Full-time, open Application Deadline: Rolling basis Start Date: As per agreement About HBKU Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), founded in 2010, is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. Position Overview HBKU seeks applications for the position of Head of Financial Systems. The applicant will be responsible for managing financial information systems solutions for core applications by providing technical and strategic expertise in the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing support of systems, in alignment with organizational goals and automation initiatives. Job Role Description Lead financial system business solutions for all core applications in alignment with automation requirements for enhancement projects and initiatives Oversee systems governance to ensure continual improvement and high data integrity, with adherence to technical design principles Engage with the University Technology Services team on system solutions/modifications to ensure appropriate alignment between technical solutions and business processes Manage the availability and quality of running systems and applications Provide technical expertise to design, develop, test, and implement new or modified system applications Identify and review major system-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks Monitor internal controls, including access to financial systems to ensure effective controls that protect the data information; ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or a relevant field 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience Finance system experience in areas including Oracle ERP and IT Business Solutions/projects Excellent understanding of Oracle ERP architecture and ERP financial modules design and development Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and manipulate data using Excel is essential Proficiency in report and presentation creation Proficiency in MS Office applications Excellent interpersonal communication skills Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage How to Apply To apply, please follow the application link. Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates. Deadline Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Remuneration & Benefits Tax-free salary Accommodation allowance Annual paid leave Medical insurance HBKU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Type of Employment: Full-time, open
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Start Date: As per agreement

About HBKU

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), founded in 2010, is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

Position Overview

HBKU seeks applications for the position of Head of Financial Systems. The applicant will be responsible for managing financial information systems solutions for core applications by providing technical and strategic expertise in the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing support of systems, in alignment with organizational goals and automation initiatives.

Job Role Description

Lead financial system business solutions for all core applications in alignment with automation requirements for enhancement projects and initiatives
Oversee systems governance to ensure continual improvement and high data integrity, with adherence to technical design principles
Engage with the University Technology Services team on system solutions/modifications to ensure appropriate alignment between technical solutions and business processes
Manage the availability and quality of running systems and applications
Provide technical expertise to design, develop, test, and implement new or modified system applications
Identify and review major system-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks
Monitor internal controls, including access to financial systems to ensure effective controls that protect the data information; ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or a relevant field
6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience
Finance system experience in areas including Oracle ERP and IT Business Solutions/projects
Excellent understanding of Oracle ERP architecture and ERP financial modules design and development
Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and manipulate data using Excel is essential
Proficiency in report and presentation creation
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the application link. Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Remuneration & Benefits

Tax-free salary
Accommodation allowance
Annual paid leave
Medical insurance

HBKU is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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