finance officer - unic athens

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.