Nova Academies is looking for a
superstar Financial Analyst to provide a high quality support services and prepare, develop
and analyze reports for the and internal management team.
Imagine a world in which every young person
in Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st
century. A school that demands excellence, helps students learn by doing and
exploring rather than by memorizing, equips students with globally competitive
science and technology skills, and builds the character and growth mindset that
will shape the rest of their lives.
About Nova Academies: In 2014 we launched a new venture to build the first pan-African
network of high-quality, affordable primary and secondary schools. This year we
will be operating six schools—two in Nairobi and four in Johannesburg—and
gearing up for rapid growth, initially across East and Southern Africa and
eventually across West Africa as well.
Our venture is structured as a social
enterprise to enable us to attract the investment that will be needed to launch
100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students in the next decade.
We have a unique, entrepreneurial
work environment with a strong team culture that is designed to reinforce our
vision.
The core elements of our culture
include:
1. We model the
growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day
and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life
2. We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
3. We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
4. We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
5. We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
2. We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
3. We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
4. We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
5. We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
About The Role
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Collection & reconciliation of
school fees
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Extra-curricular activity fee
management
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Debt management
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Scholarship students’ revenue and
expense management
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Alternative payment plans with banks
for parents
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Developing systems and reporting for
school fees collection
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Communication to parents on any
finance changes e.g. bank details
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Assist with the new business process
and working with Finance and Business Managers.
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Cash reconciliations, payment date
accounting, monthly reporting and report production, daily modeling, analysis
and reporting and financial Analysis.
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Responsible for the day- to-day
general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis
for assigned functional areas.
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Perform monthly balance sheet, income
statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
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Analyze data to ensure proper
accounting procedures have been followed
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Investigate and report to the Manager
any inconsistencies or improprieties.
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Prepare financial reports, charts,
tables and other exhibits as requested
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Responsible for performing special
projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned by
Manager
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Provide timely, relevant and accurate
reporting & analysis of the results of the organization’s performance
against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to
facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic
plan.
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Maintain and develop various
financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all of Finance
during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic
review.
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Demonstrate appropriate understanding
/ working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply
them.
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Describe an insightful use of financial
analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to
management to drive business results.
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Understand and facilitate the
integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to
identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide
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practical business leadership to
drive business decision making across the company.
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Support the Manager by being the
first point of contact for issues and questions.
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Identify non-value added processes
within the department and seek solutions.
About You
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Should have Bachelor’s Degree and
professional qualifications in CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent
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Minimum 5 years of progressive
experience in a large audit, insurance or accounting environment
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Experience in leading implementation
of highly effective controls and processes.
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Knowledge of financial and accounting
procedures in relation to as well as financial sector operations (desirable)
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Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
and their application in the preparation of financial statements
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Ability to effectively interpret
financial information
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Good presentation and communication
skills including the ability to write proper reports
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Proficiency in computer applications
such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Interpersonal and cross-cultural
skills
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Demonstrate the right attitude
towards work and willingness to continuously learn
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Ability to maintain high standards of
integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships
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Ability to work well in a team
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Ability to meet tight deadlines as
well as work with minimal supervision
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Strong organization and analytical
skills as well as keenness to details
Does working at Nova Academies excite
you?
If you’re a great fit, we will drop
everything and call you immediately.
CLICK HERE to apply online
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Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified
candidates will be invited for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 10
weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application
unsuccessful.