About This Role
This finance management role involves overseeing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting for an educational institution. The position requires a proactive and analytical professional with strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and guide junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions for designated entities, including month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, journal preparation, and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and management reporting for assigned business units
- Track budget utilization, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial analysis to support decision-making
- Coordinate audit requirements by preparing schedules, liaising with auditors, and providing supporting documentation during statutory audits
- Support the annual budgeting cycle and periodic forecasting exercises across assigned entities
- Guide and oversee junior finance staff, ensuring efficient execution of daily responsibilities
- Monitor daily accounting operations and maintain data integrity within financial systems, including ERP platforms
- Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal controls, accounting guidelines, and finance procedures to strengthen compliance and mitigate risk
- Process and review various accounting transactions, including employee reimbursements, operating expenses, fixed assets, and other finance-related activities
- Partner with the procurement team to ensure purchase-to-pay activities adhere to established policies and approval procedures
- Provide support for treasury activities, including cash management, banking administration, and fund monitoring
- Assist with cash flow projections and liquidity planning to ensure adequate resources for operational and strategic requirements
- Collaborate closely with internal departments by providing financial advice and support on projects, initiatives, and committee matters
- Undertake ad hoc assignments and special projects as required
Requirements
- Degree holder in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Qualified member of a recognized professional accounting body
- 6-8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Well-organized, proactive, and analytical with a strong focus on continuous process improvement
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with sound judgment and attention to detail
