Assistant Finance Manager at Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria is a fast-growing private higher education institution located in Abuja. The University was founded in 2009 and is a member institution of Honoris United Universities, the first and largest Pan African network of Higher Institutions. Nile University has over 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 38 undergraduate programs across six faculties, as well as 51 postgraduate programs across six faculties.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Jabi, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently looking to engage highly competent and result-oriented Assistant Finance Manager with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic Team.

Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with other stakeholders in the development of their annual budget and forecast projections.
• Analyzing key financial data, performs financial analysis, prepare financial forecasts, and advise senior management on strategic planning.
• Gathering and interpreting information to evaluate the efficiency of financial procedures.
• Developing and implementing cost-effective financial policies and procedures, as well as mitigating financial risks.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the University’s budgeting policies and procedures and may be responsible for providing training and financial services to various departments.
• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Preparing financial reports and budgets, as well as advising on controlling income, expenditure, capex and cashflow.
• Generate Monthly Variance Analysis Report to ensure the project is progressing within the estimated and pre-assigned budget cost limits.
• Consolidate annual budget, including long-term cash flow planning, and rolling business plan/forecast information for subsequent years.
• Responsible for the seamless and real-time running of the management reporting processes to aid speed of service delivery to both internal and external parties.
• Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in accounting, business planning or operations, or financial analysis
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years working experience in similar role as Management Accountant.
• Candidates must possess budget development and monitoring skill
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and analytics
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Requisite knowledge in Financial planning & analysis
• Must be adept in the use of Microsoft Business Central ERP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2022.