Senior Accountant, Budget and Final Accounts at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Responsible for reviewing budget proposals and requests for funding, evaluating spending needs, conducting cost-benefit analyses, preparing for audits and preparing financial reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop the budget and final accounts including review, coordination and consolidation of information to assist with strategy, program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
Review availability of funding and approve budget revisions and adjustments to ensure compliance. Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
Review and advise the University on the financial viability/cost-benefit, and the relative ranking of capital requests and special project/program proposals for funding
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with set standards
Advice the University management on tax affairs and changes in tax laws. Ensure all taxes and statutory deductions are paid and submitted within deadlines
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
Review operating budgets, including an analysis of enrollment and admissions, in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs
Prepare for and coordinate external and internal audits by providing appropriate documentation, as requested by auditors as well as clearance of matters identified during the audits.
Approvals of all accounting Journal Entries, departmental requests and LPO in accordance with finance policies.
Mentor, coach and supervise subordinate staff.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

MBA, MSc in Finance or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification e.g. CPA (K) or equivalent
Member of a relevant professional body in good standing
Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience.
Experience in external or internal audit engagement will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Experience:

Experienced financial/accounting professional with 4+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably working service industry/professional accounting firms
Experience with preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, and budgeting
Demonstrable experience in development and execution of organization strategy and business plans
Experience and proficiency in the use of accounting software. ERP or MS Navision experience will be an added advantage
Competent knowledge and use of MS office and general IT skills