The University of Nicosia invites applications for UNIC Athens Campus for the role of Finance Officer. This position plays a vital role in the daily financial operations of the campus, including managing student financial transactions, handling institutional accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and policies.
Duties include:
- Handle student registrations and manage financial transactions, including tuition fees and scholarships.
- Update student payment records and provide support in payment collection.
- Communicate with students to resolve financial matters and inquiries.
- Monitoring the instalments of students and contacting them
- Preparing and sending monthly statements of account
- Record and manage financial transactions, including payables and entries.
- Handle tax and social insurance obligations per national regulations.
- Prepare bank transactions and reconciliations
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc administrative and financial reports.
- Support audit processes and produce the necessary documentation.
- General office duties concerning the Department.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including Greek Accounting Standards & IFRSs, tax regulations, and fiscal compliance practices.
- Excellent knowledge of computer software (e.g. Microsoft Excel and Word).
- Proficient in ERP software (e.g. SAP)
Personal Attributes:
- Have good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; knowledge of English and Greek are essential.
- Be able to exercise good judgement and work independently, be able to work efficiently and accurately, be able to exercise initiative and work under pressure, and as part of a team.
About the University of Nicosia:
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement and contribution to culture.
The University offers more than 100 conventional face-to-face (on campus) and distance learning online programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree level, hosting more than 11,700 students from over 100 countries.
UNIC conducts extensive, high-quality, basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national and global scale. Our teaching and research staff excel in many academic disciplines and are acknowledged for their contribution to the creation and advancement of knowledge and technology transfer, with a particular focus on emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and their impact on society.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following documents:
- Cover Letter: Describe your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the role.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
- References: Contact information for at least two professional references.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system: https://careers.unic.ac.cy/jobs/U5W688R-qy8E/finance-officer-unic-athens
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.