Chief Financial Officer at First Excelsia

Job Summary

• The role will be responsible for strategic direction and management of the financial and administrative functions of the school. The CFO will keenly oversee the school’s financial and administrative processes.
• This would include participating in the development of the schools’ financial strategy, executing the school’s financial strategy, operations, accounting processes, planning and implementation.
• The role holder will also be responsible for coordinating the school’s administrative functions, maintaining effective financial control, profitability, sustainable growth and overall development of the school.

Summary of Job Description

• Set up and oversee finance and accounting information systems
• Develop and direct financial strategy to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting regulations, laws, policies and best practices.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members.
• Plan, execute and oversee school administrative projects.
• Monitor facility management and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Minimum of 12 years professional experience as a Finance or Accounting professional (5 of which must be at a senior management level).
• Membership of recognised accounting professional bodies is required.
• Excellent analytical, management and organisational skills.
• Thorough understanding of business processes, costing and procurement.
• Professional experience within the educational sector is an added advantage.