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Major Accountabilities
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- Process and manage all student financial matters, including monthly allowances, deductions, and reimbursements.
- Review and update KGSP location allowances as per student university locations and enrichment assignments.
- Handle all payments to third parties, such as university tuition and insurance providers.
- Develop quarterly and annual program budgets, and provide monthly "Actuals vs. Budget" reconciliation reports.
- Develop financial forecasts and models to support strategic planning and decision-making for program leadership.
- Manage the central student information system for data management, document storage, and communication.
- Generate all required programmatic reports (e.g., Critical Issues, Master Student Data, Attendance) for management.
- Act as the primary operational liaison between the KGSP program, VPAA central operations, and external vendors.
- Continuously review and improve financial and data management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and student experience.
- Ensure all program financial activities and student data management comply with KAUST policies and relevant regulations.
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Person Requirement
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Competencies
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- Financial Acumen: Advanced skills in budget management, financial reconciliation, and forecasting.
- Data & Systems Management: Proficiency in managing databases or student information systems, with a strong focus on data integrity.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic data and produce clear, actionable reports.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to handling financial transactions and data entry.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, internal departments, and external university partners.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving financial discrepancies, system issues, and operational bottlenecks.
- Process Improvement: A continuous improvement mindset to streamline and optimize program operations.
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Qualifications
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- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with significant equivalent professional experience may be considered.
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Experience
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- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in program operations, financial management, preferably within an academic or international scholarship program.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex budgets and financial reporting.
- Proven expertise in managing information systems, databases, or CRM platforms for data management and reporting.
- Experience handling confidential student and financial data with a high degree of integrity and discretion.
- Experience in a higher education or international program environment is highly desirable.
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