• Oversee daily operations of all areas of finance including cash management, banking, accounting, management of fees and accounts payables and fixed assets management. • Manage and monitor compliance to policies, processes, systems and controls to ensure integrity of the financial systems, data and reporting as well as adherence to financial best practices. • Ensure student fees invoices are issued on a timely basis and individual student accounts are reconciled with Admissions office • Ensure fees collections are effectively managed, regular follow-ups are done on the outstanding fees balances, and all collections are banked on a daily basis. • Minimize cash transactions and ensure cash and bank balances are reconciled on a daily basis. • Ensure all other receivables and payables are reconciled on at least on a monthly basis and outstanding issues are resolved on a timely basis. • Working closely with the Head of Finance on budgeting process, ensuring input from the Senior Management and Heads of Department. Ensure effective monitoring of approved budget and variances are highlighted in a timely way. • Manage all statutory compliance and ensure payment of taxes, rates and other statutory dues in a timely way. • Facilitate internal and external audits and ensure implementation of audit recommendations • Attract and manage an efficient financial team by providing appropriate guidance, professional development opportunities and access to resources. • Independently manage accounting process and ERP system for timely accounting and financial reporting. • Prepare periodic internal and external reports in an accurate and timely manner. • Liaise with staff, students and parents and address their issues / concerns professionally and efficiently
• Master’s degree in accounting and related topic. • ACCA / CA or other professional field.
• 8-10 years of working experience • Strong communication, excellent planning, and organizing skills. • Interest and ability to work effectively as part of a team • High degree of efficiency and responsiveness, especially regarding time-sensitive reporting • Knowledge and experience in an ERP software.
