Reports to: Senior Director of Strategy Planning and Business Process Improvement
Role Purpose
The senior office is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and administrative oversight for the IT function, ensuring budgetary compliance through SAP administration, efficient procurement and vendor management, and seamless logistical support for IT operations and personnel.
Core Responsibilities
Budgetary Management and SAP Administration:
- Manage end-to-end budget operations for both operational (OpEx) and capital (CapEx) accounts
- Perform all SAP entries, coordinate the annual budget planning cycle, and prepare periodic financial analyses and reports
Procurement and Vendor Lifecycle Management:
- Direct the financial processing of IT consultancy agreements and capital projects, including project creation and budget allocation
- Support IT procurement and the vendor payment cycle through SAP with the Controller's Office
Payments, Reimbursements and Reconciliations:
- Administer mobile over-limit deductions, prepayments, petty cash, IT credit card settlements, internal reimbursements, and related reconciliations
Strategic Administrative and Logistical Support:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the DT Leadership, including the Chief Operating Officer.
- Oversee general IT administrative functions such as facility reservations, such as stationery and water, gate access permissions, and the issuance of temporary IDs for outsourced staff
Coordination and Personnel Administration:
- Serve as the administrative focal point with the HR department for IT-related personnel matters
General Administration:
- Perform other essential administrative duties
Qualifications and Skills
Education and Experience
- University degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of seven years of experience
- Previous experience with extensive administration or support is an asset
Technical Skills:
- Interpersonal and Communication: High degree of diplomacy, excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies
- Organizational and Management: Exceptional organizational skills, effective negotiation skills, attention to detail, and high accuracy
- Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to adapt to change, work outside office hours when required, work under pressure, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment, and take initiative
This position is open until November 18, 2026
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.
"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”
