SALARY RANGE: RM4,000-RM7,000
Responsibilities:
The position is an executive position and supports the financial and business performance functions of the University. It is anticipated that University Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly.
The position will ensure proper management of procurement, financial accounting functions (including group accounts) and support the digitalization transformation for FBA. In addition, the position will also support the business performance reporting which includes but is not limited to developing and implementing:
- business intelligence (BI) and the savvy tools for data visualization and business analysis;
- unit action plan and key results areas set under Campus Plan; and
- financial related policies, risk management and legal compliances.
The position will also undertake a variety of duties in a busy office environment, working independently whilst exercising judgement to priorities tasks in order to meet the datelines set.
The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard.
The position requires a high level of financial, report presentation and analytical skills, time management as well as good communication skills. The position is also be expected to work efficiently in a team environment and interact professionally and effectively with the University staff and relevant Heads of Management Units, and to the public in providing quality customer service at all times.
Qualifications and Criteria:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related discipline from a recognized institution, or a professional qualification in a relevant area. Master's degree holder in a relevant area can be considered.
- Professional membership (ACCA/CIMA/MICPA/MIA).
- An additional certification in Computing-related discipline would be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a commercial or audit environment.
- Excellent knowledge in operating BI or tech-savvy tools, i.e. PowerBI, Tableau, UIPath, Python, etc.
- A level of maturity consistent with the requirements of the position for independent work, initiative and sound business acumen.
- Self-starter, resourceful, proactive, thorough and detail-oriented in obtaining and producing financial information.
- A dynamic and proactive person with a strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
- Ability to set priorities, plan work and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate other software application including Enterprise Resource Solutions (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamic, etc.), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook etc.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
- Good report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction and use initiative and judgements.
- Flexibility and adaptability in order to work under pressure and meet short and long-term deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative and team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to form sound working relationships with a wide range of staff.
- Ability to handle legal issues in collaboration with panel of solicitors.
- Knowledge of the Malaysian education system and an understanding of the key issues relating to the provision of private tertiary education in Malaysia.
- Relevant working experience in a tertiary institution an advantage.
