Dean/Manager-Finance

• BCom Accounting and ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Membership with BICA or another recognized international professional accounting body is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5–8 years' relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience managing finance operations within a multi-campus or multi-branch environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience in financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial controls.
• Exposure to ERP financial systems and student management systems is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee finance operations across multiple campuses while ensuring standardization of financial processes and internal controls.
• Lead and supervise finance teams to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely completion of financial activities.
• Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts, financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Monitor revenue processes, debtor collections, supplier payments, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, taxation, regulatory, and institutional financial governance requirements.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities that support strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial reporting models, dashboards, and analytical tools to enhance business intelligence and management reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, banks, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Support strategic financial planning, institutional growth initiatives, and continuous improvement of financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to finance teams across all campuses.

• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Sound knowledge of taxation principles, statutory compliance, and financial governance.
• Understanding of the application of tax requirements across different countries and jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to analyze raw financial data and transform it into meaningful management information.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Great Plains, Campus Nexus, Academia, or similar financial systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and time management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while meeting strict deadlines.

• Shortlisting will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and overall suitability for the role.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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