Our client a International
Education Company which to be the world’s leading provider of quality
education, enriching the lives of millions of children and the communities in
which they live is looking for a Manager School Operations at their Nairobi
Office.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Position to be based in Kampala, Uganda
Job Purpose
1. Responsible
for overall financial management of the company in line with business growth
plans.
2. To
provide monthly financial and management reporting for the company as per OUR
CLIENT’s corporate office reporting requirements.
3. To
lead in management of finance operations of the company including legal and tax
compliance matters.
4. Budgeting,
forecasting planning process owner for all GLCS business units.
5. Implement
key finance systems, processes and procedures in-line with OUR CLIENT’s
Corporate policies.
6. Lead
the GLCS finance team to achieve key finance deliverables.
7. Provide
adhoc analysis to support key management decisions.
Main Responsibilities of the
Job
- Implementation
of finance & accounting policies and procedures in compliance with OUR
CLIENT’s corporate policies and IFRS requirements.
- Manage the
month end timetable and work collaboratively with School Account Managers
during month end ensure timely closure and reporting as per closure check
list.
- Lead in
streamlining and automation of key finance processes and procedures to
achieve desired objectives and by formulating an effective system of
internal controls that safe guards and ensures optimal utilization of
assets and resources to prevent any potential risks.
- Ensure
accurate, complete and timely completion of monthly MIS packs as per group
reporting timelines.
- Lead annual
budgeting and forecasting processes by coordinating inputs from across
organization providing robust challenge and design user friendly reports
for collecting data.
- Manage both
external and internal audits and ensure implementation of all audit
recommendations. Manage all tax and statutory compliance matters.
- Monitoring and
reporting on capital expenditure against budgets.
- Monitoring cash
balances and cash flow forecasting for the company as per reporting cycles
and arrange for funding as per company commitments to support business
initiatives.
- Manage key internal
and external relationships for key stakeholders like bankers, lawyers, tax
authorities, suppliers etc.
- Supporting the
Regional Finance Head in identifying opportunities and driving key finance
initiatives and projects.
- Ensure
efficient and effective management of finance department staff, training,
mentoring and coaching to enhance performance in line with staff
performance objectives.
Scope & Financials
Scope: All Low Cost Schools and Corporate Office in Uganda.
Working Environment,
Interfaces and Decision Making
Working Environment: The job holder plays a key role in providing business support
services, financial reporting , internal control enviroment, finance department
set up and formulation of key systems and processes.
Contacts:
- Internal: Our
Client’s Global Head of Low Cost Schools, Project Manager, Regional
Finance Head, CEPs, all heads of departments. Corporate IT Support, MIS
Accounting Manager, Accounts Managers, school accountants, school
administration officers, Unit heads and Heads of schools.
- External:
Lawyers, Bankers and lending institutions of the Group.Internal Auditors,
External auditors, Suppliers for payments.
Decision Making: Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all Financial
statements. Provides sound analyses and MIS reports on all Finance and
Accounting matters Provides sound and reliable Financial advice, guidance and
opinion on all financial accounting matters relating to the business of OUR
CLIENT Low Cost Schools Uganda.
Job / Person Specifications
Qualifications / Knowledge: A professionally qualified Accountant e.g. ACA, CPA, or ACCA,
with minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, Business degree and a
sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Skills: Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills. Team
player. Strong communication skills both verbal and written, result oriented.
Good planning and organising skills. Good interpersonal and people management
skills, strong sense of urgency and proactiveness. Strong MS Office skills and
willingness to take ownership of complex.
Personality Profile:
- Ability to
provide leadership and direction on all Finance operations, and management
reporting matters and internal control matters within the schools and
corporate level in the assigned territories; ability to effectively advise
department heads budgeted and non-budgeted costs.
- Ability to
provide decision making support on complex financial matters under
pressure of deadlines.
- Ability to
develop innovative solutions and provide technical opinions on all
financial matters.
- A proactive
manager and action oriented.
Experience:
- A service
industry experience with at least 5 years of experience of in a busy
corporate finance function, experience a start-up environment would be a
plus, Management Accounting, budgetary controls and treasury management of
which at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience of
working with diverse nationalities.
- Should have
worked in a computerised accounting environment and excellent Microsoft
office skills, preferably advanced user.
Key Performance Indicators
- Achieve fee
collection targets.
- Timely
implementation of audit recommendations
- Strong internal
control environment
- Excellent
service to support other business functions.
- Timely production
of financial & management reports and respect for corporate deadlines.
- Good staff
morale to optimize productivity
- Quantified
commentary on key variances.
- Audit reports
with minimal issues.
- Ensuring
compliance to school, corporate budgets & tax requirements.
How to Apply
If you believe you qualify
for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected
remuneration toresume@interviewupconsulting.com.
In order to be considered,
please submit your CV before closing date of December 31, 2016 at 12
noon.