Head of Bursar's Department at Nazarbayev University

Astana, , Kazakhstan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Team Leadership, Analytical Accounting, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Presentation Skills, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Delegation, Compliance, Monitoring Performance, Interaction with State Bodies

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Ensuring effective management and coordination of processes related to financial operations between the University and students, as well as interaction with the authorized body in the field of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of administering the state educational order agreement, in order to achieve the University’s strategic development goals. Job Description Operational management of internal processes of the Division: plans the Division’s activities, including the allocation of responsibilities, setting goals and tasks for employees of the Division, monitoring the quality and timeliness of task completion, and ensuring compliance with labor discipline. Organization and support of financial operations between the university and students: performs strategic monitoring and analytical accounting of financial settlements with students within the Division’s scope of authority. Administration of the state educational order agreement: ensures cooperation with related structural divisions of the University for the conclusion of the Agreement with the authorized state body for the provision of services related to the training of specialists with higher and postgraduate education on an annual basis; Qualifications Education requirements: 1) Higher professional education in economics, finance, management, or related fields, preferably obtained at higher education institutions where instruction is conducted in English; 2) a Master’s degree or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage; 3) professional certificates in the field of financial management (CIMA, ACCA, CFA, CIA) is an advantage. Work experience requirements: 1) At least 7 years of work experience, including at least 3 years in people management in areas corresponding to the functional responsibilities of this position; 2) work experience in large organizations, preferably in educational, research, or international companies; 3) at least 3 years of experience leading a team of financial managers or accountants, including setting goals, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance; 4) preferably, experience in interacting with state bodies in the relevant professional field Additional Information Professional skills: 1) skills in preparing and delivering presentations and reports, as well as drafting analytical memos; 2) skills in analyzing financial data and reporting; 3) skills in conducting negotiations, managing teams, and delegating responsibilities; 4) critical thinking and decision-making skills; 5) goal setting and planning skills; 6) skills in interacting with state bodies. Recruitment and selection process Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation. Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process. They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English. You are encouraged to share your views and values to identify how they fit into Nazarbayev University core values

Responsibilities

The Head of Bursar's Department is responsible for managing financial operations between the university and students, ensuring compliance with educational agreements. This includes planning division activities, monitoring task completion, and supporting financial operations.