Budget Analyst – Interviewing

Why the American University of Iraq—Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January 2021, the new American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and United States business, industry and government who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and the flourishing capital of the Muslim world.  With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB’s beautiful campus attracts students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world.  We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

Position Summary:

The Budget Analyst is responsible for analyzing the funds available and ensuring effective budgetary control within the university. This role involves managing financial data, preparing budgets, and providing detailed financial reports to support strategic decision-making.

Duties:

The Budget Analyst is assigned the following duties:

• Perform budget entry for various organizational units.
• View customer account details.
• Manage load interface files for import.
• View Oracle Fusion Payables invoices.

Responsibilities:

• Budget Entry: Compile and input budget data for different departments, ensuring all entries are accurate and timely.
• Customer Account Inquiry: View and manage customer account details, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and correct.
• FSCM Load Interface Administration: Manage load interface files for import to ensure accurate data integration and processing.
• Payables Invoice Inquiry: Access and review Oracle Fusion Payables invoices to ensure accurate financial records.

Privileges:

The Budget Analyst has the following privileges:

• Access Financial Reporting Center: Run and view reports from the Financial Reporting Center.
• Drill Down to Journal: Drill down to journals from subledgers without accessing the General Ledger Journals work area.
• Inquire Fixed Asset Transaction: View asset transaction details and accounting entries.
• Manage Requisition: Create, search, and view requisitions.
• Review Budgetary Control Balances: Review and monitor budget consumption balances.
• Review Budgetary Control Transactions: Review budget consumption balances by transaction.
• Review Subledger Journal Entry: Perform inquiries on subledger journal entries and entry lines.
• Run Account Analysis Report: Submit and review the account analysis report.
• Run Budgetary Control Reports: Run budgetary control reports, including those in Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence and Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher.
• Run Encumbrance Year End Carry Forward Program in Preview Mode: Submit encumbrance year-end carry-forward reports in preview mode.
• Run Open Purchase Orders Encumbrances Analysis Report: Submit reports analyzing open purchase orders and encumbrances.
• View Payables Invoice: View Oracle Fusion Payables invoices without performing a search.
• View Payables Payment: View Oracle Fusion Payables payments.
• View Purchase Order as Procurement Requester: Review purchase orders as a procurement requester.
• View Receivables Receipt: View Receivables receipts.

Data Security Policies:

The Budget Analyst can manage and view various business objects as defined by the following policies:

• Party Tax Profile: Manage and view party tax profiles for authorized business units.
• Tax Exemption: Manage tax exemptions for applicable business units.
• Trading Community Customer Account: View customer accounts and relationships across the enterprise.
• Privacy: Manage and view party tax profiles, tax registrations, and related identifiers.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior experience in budgeting, financial data entry, or related roles.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, proficiency in financial software (preferably Oracle ERP), excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy in budget analysis and financial reporting
• Timeliness in completing financial tasks and reports
• Compliance with financial policies and regulations
• Effective communication and collaboration with other departments

Work Environment:

This position typically operates in a professional office environment. The role may require occasional travel to various departments or external locations for meetings and data collection.

Additional Notes:

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the needs of the university and the evolving nature of the financial landscape. The Budget Analyst may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the FAD management.

Application Requirements for Positions at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad

To be considered for any role at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB), applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter: This should detail how your skills and experience align with the specific requirements of the position you are applying for.
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide an up-to-date resume or CV.
3. Identification: A valid national ID or passport is required for the application process.

** Please note that applications missing any of these components will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates:

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will need to provide additional documentation:

1. Educational transcripts and certifications must be translated into English.
2. References: You must provide contact details for three references. These individuals should be those who have either worked with you or supervised your work.

We look forward to receiving your complete applications and appreciate your interest in joining our dynamic team at AUIB.