junior finance officer

De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Junior Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Student Finance) to join our Finance & Procurement team on a temporary, 6-month engagement.

The successful candidate will support the University's student finance operations, including tuition fee collections, accounts receivable, payment processing, billing, reconciliations and financial record management.

This is a student-facing role requiring excellent communication skills, strong numerical accuracy and the ability to provide professional financial support to students, parents and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage student fee collections, payment plans, invoicing and receipting activities.
• Meet with students and parents to explain tuition fees, payment schedules and financial procedures.
• Process and record payments received through POS terminals, bank transfers, cash deposits, direct debits and online payment channels.
• Maintain accurate student financial records and ensure transactions are properly recorded in SAP.
• Prepare daily collection reports, reconcile transactions and support accurate financial reporting.
• Generate and monitor digital payment links and QR-code transactions.
• Respond to student and parent inquiries regarding payments, outstanding balances and financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with University financial policies, internal controls and confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve student account and payment-related issues.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable or Student Finance within a university, higher education institution, school group or other education sector organisation.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Availability to work on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only is mandatory.
• Practical experience in student fee collections, payment processing, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP.
• Previous experience working within the UAE education sector.
• Familiarity with student finance systems, digital payment platforms and financial reporting.

Why Join DMU Dubai?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic university environment while supporting students and ensuring the smooth delivery of essential financial services.