Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare accurate financial statements, audit reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to local laws, tax regulations, and international accounting standards.

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Partner with senior leadership to design financial strategies supporting long-term objectives.
• Advise on investments, cost optimization, and revenue generation opportunities.

Administrative Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day administrative functions (facilities management, procurement, IT systems).
• Ensure operational efficiency and alignment with academic/administrative workflows

Human Resources Management:

• Supervise HR functions (payroll, benefits, staff development).
• Foster a collaborative work environment and ensure labor law compliance.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Implement financial controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular audits and address compliance gaps proactively.

Financial Systems & Technology:

• Administer financial software/databases for accuracy and accessibility.
• Lead upgrades to enhance reporting/analysis capabilities.

Policy Development:

• Establish/enforce policies for financial management, procurement, and operations.
• Ensure transparency and accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as primary liaison to the Board, audit committees, and external partners.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic initiatives to stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

• Lead/mentor finance and administrative teams to achieve departmental objectives.
• Promote professional development and cross-departmental collaboration.

Tax Compliance & Financial Governance:

• Ensure timely tax filings and adherence to fiscal regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and adjust strategies.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis:

• Oversee cost accounting for institutional projects (facilities, programs).
• Provide data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation.

Day-to-Day Financial Management:

• Supervise cash flow management, bookkeeping, and expense tracking.
• Resolve financial discrepancies and ensure timely reporting.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Generate monthly/annual financial reports and variance analyses.
• Present findings to senior leadership to inform decision-making.

Audit Coordination:

• Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure readiness/compliance.
• Implement audit recommendations to strengthen financial practices.