JOB PURPOSE

• Support the financial analysis and planning for Higher Education Division and their respective schools / support departments
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting & planning for the University & College
• Assist in the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial, Planning and Analysis

Assist in preparing reports for the analytical review of financial results of business and support units

• Assist in preparing data for analysis of the financial performance of the schools / business units in anticipation of growth opportunities and for the purpose of risk management, covering both financial and non financial KPIs
• Assist in preparation of business analysis for management review including but not limited to analyzing the schools’ performance across revenue and expenses lines, variances, and trend data

• Assist in monitoring the schools’ / support departments’ budget vs actual spent and highlight issues to management for the purposes of driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing monthly cashflow forecasts

Budgeting

• Assist in the end-to-end process of the annual budget including the preparation of the detailed budget by all sub-departments
• Assist in liaison with all key stakeholders to follow up on information required and the adherence to the deadlines of the budgeting cycle

Others

• Assist in ad-hoc projects from time to time as requested.

JOB SPECIFICATION

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A recognised Accounting Degree/Diploma

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Able to adapt to new software quickly
• Data Base Management Skills

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Detail oriented
• Has a strong sense of responsibility
• High standards of excellence
• Committed and reliable
• Has positive pro-active attitude

• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency