Deloitte
Education
HeadofFinance
“Head of Finance at Deloitte. Skills: Financial stewardship, Risk management, Budgeting, Financial reporting. Invest excess funds profitably. Ensure compliance with banking requirements”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MBA or master's degree, Recognised professional accounting certification, 10–15 years progressive experience, Experience managing multi-department operations
Nice to Have
Exposure to educational institutions, Familiarity with boarding school dynamics, Working knowledge of Administration, Working knowledge of Facilities management, Experience working in school setting, Experience working in non-profit organisation
What You'll Do.
Invest excess funds profitably
Ensure compliance with banking requirements
Prepare loan proposals
Prepare periodic management reports
Advise on school finances
Prepare annual final accounts
Provide financial information for board decisions
Implement board directives
Prepare annual budget
Implement financial budget
Evaluate budget performance
Escalate budget performance issues
Manage working capital
Advise on cost reduction
Report business performance
Report financial performance
Ensure value for money
Maintain physical assets
Justify loan proposals
Perform accounting functions
Maintain general ledger
Prepare management accounts
Prepare final accounts
Handle billing and invoicing
Account for tangible assets
Ensure compliance with financial manual
Ensure compliance with administration manual
Ensure compliance with procurement manual
Provide staff training
Update financial manual
Update administration manual
Update procurement manual
Maintain external relationships
Ensure compliance with financial laws
Ensure compliance with tax regulations
Make statutory deductions
Pay deductions on time
Support Principal and CGO
Promote school nationally
Promote school internationally
Execute marketing plan
Collaborate with Marketing Officer
Collaborate with Admissions Officer
Collaborate with CLT members
Collaborate with Heads of department
Execute board's strategic agenda
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Core Leadership Team; Board's Finance Committees; Board's Procurement Committees; CLT members; Heads of department; CGO; Marketing Officer; Admissions Officer
Communication Scope
Financial reporting; Board-level reporting; Stakeholder communication
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