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

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