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We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic workforce.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for overseeing financial analysis, planning, and forecasting activities to support the organization’s strategic objectives. This role provides leadership in budgeting, performance monitoring, and financial modeling while working closely with various departments to guide financial decision-making.

He/she is expected to;

• Develop and execute category-specific procurement strategies to maximize value, minimize risk, and control costs.
• In-depth analysis of revenue and expenditures for identifying key drivers and trends leading to actionable recommendations to improve key financial metrics.
• Build financial models leveraging both internal and external data for assessment of strategic business objectives.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and development of a 5-year business plan including pricing factors, cost efficiencies and new business ventures.
• Act as the key liaison officer for budget control and business partner to function heads within the business providing support for budget preparation and detailed analyses of actual spend vs budget projections.
• Develop and present insightful financial dashboards and performance reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor macro-economic trends necessary for forecast updates and communicate findings to senior management/stakeholders.
• Support new product development working with business teams for creating what-if scenarios, IRR, ROI and sensitivity analysis aiding objective decision making.     
• Liaise with corporate HQ/stakeholders in responding to questions and queries as regards financial reports.
• Evaluate current financial planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and lead innovative initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain and improve financial planning systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and streamlined processes 

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications in finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in financial planning and analysis.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in complex financial scenarios.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.

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We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Manager, Revenue Assurance with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic workforce.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Revenue Assurance will play a pivotal role in upholding the financial integrity of the University\'s diverse revenue streams. 

• He/she will be required to oversee and implement comprehensive processes to safeguard, optimize, and innovate revenue collection and financial transactions, and:
• Oversee the institution\'s fixed assets, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with policies and procedures, and providing valuable insights to optimize asset utilization.
• Collaborate closely with the relevant stakeholders to formulate and execute strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing revenue collection processes.
• Rigorously monitor and analyze revenue transactions across various channels to identify discrepancies, irregularities, or emerging patterns.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement in revenue assurance and recommend and implement enhancements to streamline operations.
• Establish and maintain a dynamic system of documentation for revenue assurance procedures, ensuring accessibility and clarity for relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis related to various revenue streams, providing actionable insights to enhance financial performance and identify areas for growth.
• Develop and deliver regular, comprehensive reports on revenue trends, variances, and forecasts, presenting findings to senior management for strategic decision making.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to revenue streams, developing and implementing strategies to safeguard financial assets.
• Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and industry best practices, ensuring the university\'s ongoing compliance and adaptability.
• Foster strong collaborations with other university departments, including Admissions, Student Services, and Finance, to proactively address and resolve revenue-related issues.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, revenue assurance or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Membership of professional bodies such as ACCA or ICAN

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We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Senior Associate, Accounts Payable with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic workforce.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate, Accounts Payable will play a vital role in upholding the financial integrity of our esteemed institution by managing the traditional aspects of accounts payable while contributing to the strategic financial goals of the University.

He/she is expected to

• Oversee the meticulous processing of a diverse range of payment requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the University’s policies. 
• Generate specialized financial reports tailored to unique needs of various departments. Provide insightful analysis to aid in strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with function heads to align vendor payments with departmental budgets, ensuring financial transactions are in line with the university’s overarching financial strategy.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide insights into budgetary spending, offering recommendations for optimizing financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax and financial requirements including preparation of the annual audit file and working with external auditors to successfully conduct annual financial audits.
• Generate specialised financial reports tailored to unique needs. Provide insightful analysis to aid strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields. 
• Possession of a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc.)
• A minimum of 4 years’ cognate experience in a similar role.
• The ideal candidates must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of full cycle financial accounting/reporting, management accounting, tax accounting and auditing.