Jobs at Michael Stevens Consulting

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Head of Finance on behalf of our client an EPC Player to supervise all financial tasks of and ensure we use capital and resources beneficially.
• Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.
• Ultimately, you will maintain Company’s financial health and increase profitability in the long run.

Responsibilities

• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
• Approve or reject budgets
• Conduct risk management
• Evaluate and decide on investments
• Supervise a team of Accountants
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Consult board members about funding options
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions

Requirements

• B.Sc. / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• MSc / MBA or relevant certification (e.g. ACCA is a plus}
• Must have at least 15 years work experience.
• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Financeor similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities

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Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Responsibilities
Operational Duties:

• Supervises the Montessori program
• Ensures that appropriate Montessori curriculum is available and implemented
• Ensures that appropriate Montessori climate is maintained
• Supervises the upkeep and maintenance on all Montessori building equipment
• Develops and monitors budget for approval and acceptance by the Montessori Governance Board
• Seeks / recommends potential revenue sources / grants for additional revenue for
• Recruits Montessori trained staff
• Supervises and evaluates staff
• Develops staff schedules
• Works with staff to plan and oversee staff training
• Visits classrooms
• Ensures the implementation of all Governance Board policies
• Oversees all state testing
• Supervises school activity programs
• Coordinates with regulatory bodies where / when necessary
• Ensures adherence to school laws and regulations
• Oversees the adherence to thecrisis plan
• Supervises the production of a school newsletter
• Serves as main contact to the parent advisory group

School and Community Engagement:

•  Create a safe and secure school environment
• Be accessible and communicate effectively with all constituencies
• Develop, promote, implement, evaluate an extensive Parent Education program
• Partner and coordinate with the Parent-Teacher Organization
• Maintain ongoing parent communication and maintain family handbook

Partnership with the Board of Trustees & School Leadership:

• Work with the Executive Director and leadership team to develop short and long-term goals school-wide; monitor outcomes to ensure the school is meeting its performance goals
• Work strategically with the Executive Director, leadership team and the Board of Trustees to ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies for effectively managing the school
• Partner with school leadershipto refine the school’s mission, vision and strategic planning
• Clearly articulate the school’s mission to all constituencies
• Regularly inform the Board of Trustees regarding school performance, data and operational needs

Qualification

• For the position of Principal a Bachelor's / Masters’ degree in Education or any of the teaching subjects with a post graduate diploma in Education.

Experience:

• Must have 10 years work experience.
• The ideal candidate for the post must have worked in the management cadre of a top flight school in the past three years.