Chief Financial Officer

Reporting Relationship : Director of Administration & Operations

Expected Starting Date : For immediate hire

Job Status : Full-time

Application Deadline : The position is open until filled

About Us

Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and following the successful launch of The Africa Institute in 2018, Global Studies University was established in 2023 as a non-profit institution for higher education by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Read more .

Position Summary

Global Studies University, Sharjah, UAE, is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead and oversee the Finance and Procurement division. This senior leadership role will be responsible for developing and managing the departmental budget, establishing and operationalizing the Finance and Procurement divisions, and ensuring compliant and effective management of funds from grants, donations, and sponsorships. The role will also be responsible for setting up the different positions with the Finance Unit.

The ideal candidate will combine financial acumen with strong leadership and planning skills and possess a thorough understanding of the budgeting, accounting, and procurement functions within academic institutions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in guiding the organization’s financial health, stability, and sustainability while aligning operations with institutional, strategy goals, and regulatory frameworks. The position will also be responsible for all dealings with the Government and the University’s Board of Trustees for all finance-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Financial Planning :

Lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting, planning, and reporting

Establish and operationalize the Finance and Procurement divisions within the organization

Communication with the Government Finance Department to ensure compliance with their requirements and provision of any information or reports required

Provide leadership and direction to the finance and procurement teams

Academic Qualifications

Professional Experience

Competencies and Skills

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents :

Send your application via email to careers@gsu.ac.ae and include the position title in the subject line.

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