Economist
Posted 13 days ago · 0 applicants
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The role in plain words
This role involves leading budgeting and financial analysis for academic programs, infrastructure projects, and university-wide initiatives. You will build and manage budgets, monitor performance, analyze financial data, and prepare economic evaluations. Additionally, you will help develop digital budgeting tools and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics (single/dual major) or Accounting
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Practical experience with budgeting tools and financial systems
- Strong analytical writing and data presentation skills
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Who this suits
This role suits individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Economics or Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in budgeting and financial systems. It is less ideal for those without practical experience in budget management or strong analytical writing skills.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceWe are looking for a sharp, analytical Economist to join our unit and take part in shaping the financial backbone of the university’s academic and strategic operations.
In this role, you’ll lead budgeting and financial analysis for academic programs, infrastructure projects, closed budgets, and additional university-wide initiatives — working closely with key partners across the organization.
What you’ll do
• Build and manage budgets for academic units, study programs, auxiliary activities, and construction/economic projects
• Monitor budget performance and ensure accurate resource allocation
• Collect, analyze, and interpret economic and financial data
• Prepare professional papers, pricing analyses, and economic evaluations
• Support development of digital tools and systems for budgeting and control
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on budget reporting
• Assist with tenders, funding processes, and contract oversight
What we’re looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics (single/dual major) or Accounting
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Practical experience with budgeting tools and financial systems
• Strong analytical writing and data presentation skills
Questions about this role
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- Bachelor’s degree in Economics (single/dual major) or Accounting, At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, Practical experience with budgeting tools and financial systems, Strong analytical writing and data presentation skills