Finance Manager – Africa

Finance Manager (Africa)

Our client is an international, college-preparatory school based in Africa.  They are seeking a Finance Manager to join their team.

The Finance Manager is responsible for oversight and supervision of all financial aspects of the preparatory school.

Role Purpose:

• The Finance Manager will have oversight of all financial policies and procedures, budgeting, cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and supervision of cashiers and bookkeepers. The finance manager may also be responsible for covering for the bookkeeper in their absence.

Role Profile

Role Title:  Finance Manager
Role Location: Africa

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Regularly sends reports to all departments so that they can be aware of their budget balances.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performing internal audits and reconciling all bank accounts, credit card accounts, and cash-on-hand accounts.
• Arrange for and assist with an annual external audit.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget by coordinating with department heads to establish the upcoming year’s budget and to monitor spending on the current year’s budget.
• Preparing month end adjusting entries.
• Conducts regular cash counts and checks on all safe and petty cash drawers at all locations  
• Records all transactions involving cash flow into and out of the safe located at Central Campus.  
• Records all tuition and other payments received by wire transfers.
• Completes projects as assigned by Chief Operating Officer.
• Manages email correspondence
• Conduct quarterly goal setting and evaluation meetings with cashiers and bookkeepers.
• Assists cashiers and bookkeepers as needed.

Qualifications

• Analytical and Detail Oriented, Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Managerial and Supervisory Skills, Willingness to adhere to the school’s procedures and policies

  Education and Experience

  • undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or finance.
  • knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
  • knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
  • working knowledge of relevant computer applications
  • knowledge of data management and financial data analysis
  • minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience