Financial Analyst

About The Role
Collection & reconciliation of school fees
Scholarship students’ revenue and expense management
Extra-curricular activity fee management
Debt management and developing alternative payment plans with banks for parents
Developing systems and reporting for school fees collection
Communication to parents on any finance changes e.g. bank details
Assist with the new business process and working with Finance and Business Managers.
Cash reconciliations, payment date accounting, monthly reporting and report production, daily modeling, analysis and reporting and financial Analysis.
Responsible for the day- to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed
Investigate and report to the Manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested
Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned by Manager
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.
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.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them.
Describe an insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to management to drive business results.
Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business leadership to drive business decision making across the company.
Support the Manager by being the first point of contact for issues and questions.
Identify non-value added processes within the department and seek solutions.
About You
Should have Bachelor’s Degree and professional qualifications in CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in a large audit, insurance or accounting environment
Experience in leading implementation of highly effective controls and processes.
Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures including an understanding of IFRS and their application in the preparation of financial statements
Ability to effectively interpret financial information
Good presentation and communication skills including the ability to write proper reports
Proficiency in common computer applications
Great Interpersonal, cross-cultural skills and a demonstrated good attitude towards work and willingness to continuously learn
Ability to maintain high standards of integrity and work well in a team
Strong organization and analytical skills as well as keenness to details
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.