Finance Information Systems Analyst
Summary
Supports the operation, monitoring, and improvement of Financial Information Systems at a UAE university, developing Oracle SQL queries, financial reports/dashboards, data reconciliations, and process automations using analytics and AI tools.
Job Description:
• Support the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Financial Information Systems. • Extract, analyze, validate, and reconcile financial and operational data from financial systems and databases to ensure accuracy and consistency. • Assist in developing and optimizing Oracle SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, aggregations, and data-validation queries. • Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, data models, calculations, and performance indicators to support financial analysis and management reporting. • Support the automation and improvement of financial processes, workflows, and recurring activities using appropriate digital tools and technologies. • Assist with system enhancements and testing, including requirements documentation, test scenarios, result validation, and issue recording. • Investigate and troubleshoot system, reporting, and data-quality issues, and coordinate with Finance, IT, and other relevant teams to resolve them. • Assist in monitoring data interfaces and integrations between financial systems and other applications. • Prepare and maintain system documentation, user guides, process maps, and technical reports. • Apply programming, data analytics, automation, and AI tools to improve reporting and operational efficiency. • Provide technical support and guidance to Financial Information Systems users. • Maintain data confidentiality and comply with information security, data governance, financial controls, and organizational policies. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the line manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. • knowledge of databases, SQL, data analysis, and reporting concepts. • Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Oracle SQL and relational databases. • Familiarity with Power BI, data visualization, and dashboard development. • Familiarity with automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support data analysis and process improvement • Basic understanding of financial systems, financial data, budgeting, and financial reporting concepts.