Financial Staff
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) was established in 2011 to conduct internationally outstanding education and research in science and technology, and thus contribute to the sustainable development of Okinawa, and promote and sustain the advancement of science and technology in Japan and throughout the world.
The campus is situated on the island of Okinawa, with English used as the international language of daily operations in the field of science and technology. Faculty, students and researchers gather from all over the world to conduct research and open the way to the future of science and technology. With researchers from more than 30 countries, OIST is the one of the best places in the world for educational research, offering an environment with a cultural and intellectual diversity.
OIST, founded under “Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation Act” of Japan, is an educational corporation that is funded mostly by the Japanese Government. It is, therefore, essential and necessary to manage the finance with integrity, transparency and accountability, while making efforts to earn funds from various sources.
The acquisition and appropriate execution of budget serves as the essential “lifeline” for OIST to recruit the best academics in the world and to realize world class research and education. It is the Budget Section of the Financial Management Division that takes the responsibility to make efficient and effective budget management, which is extremely important for appropriate and effectual administration of OIST.
The Budget Section of the Division for Financial Management is currently seeking a financial staff who will engage in cashiering and other operations
OIST is seeking a responsible and resourceful individual who can contribute to the advancement of science and technology in the world as well as the sustainable development of Okinawa, by tackling on challenges—together with colleagues—that daily tasks pose and by drawing on their own experiences and passion.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
The candidate will be responsible for operations in planning and development below.
- Management of cash and deposit deposits, withdrawals and balances
- Domestic and overseas remittance services including liaison with banks
- Handling inquiries from inside and outside the university
- Operation and input of ERP system
- Tasks related to automation and paper elimination of accounting
- Planning, allocating, and analyzing the execution of the annual budget and preparing applications and reports
- Tasks to support audits and inspection by the Board of Audit
- Preparation of documents, rules, manuals, etc. related to cashiering operations and budgets
- Perform other tasks as assigned
＊For the purpose of achievement and career development, job rotations may be made
(Required)
- A university graduate
- High motivation to be a professional in the overall fields of the Division for Financial Management including budget, procurement and travel expense/accounting work
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in budget and accounting work
- Ability to communicate with related divisions/sections and coordinate with the government, with excelled problem-solving and negotiating skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective computer skills, including experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Business level English (Minimum score of TOEIC 600)
(Preferred)
- Experience in using ERP system
- Work experience in English-speaking environment
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Cover letter in both English and Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3 month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)