Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is a critical executive role responsible for the total financial stewardship. Beyond traditional oversight, the Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Director, transforming financial data into actionable growth strategies. This role will be the ultimate authority on the institute’s fiscal health, ensuring rigorous compliance, optimized resource allocation, and the long-term sustainability educational mission.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Fiscal Architecture: Design and execute the institute’s long-term financial roadmap to support expansion and capital investment.
• Performance Analytics: Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the financial viability of various academic programs and departments.
• Investment & Treasury: Manage institutional reserves and provide expert advice on the financial feasibility of new campus developments or partnerships.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Tax Authority Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the General Department of Taxation (GDT), ensuring flawless compliance with Tax on Salary, VAT, WHT, and Annual Income Tax.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and enforce sophisticated internal control frameworks to mitigate operational and financial risks.
• External Audit Leadership: Appoint and manage external auditors, ensuring that annual audited statements meet international standards and are delivered with zero-finding transparency.

Financial Operations & Excellence

• Consolidated Reporting: Deliver high-level monthly and annual financial reporting packages to the Board, offering deep-dive insights rather than just raw data.
• Resource Management: Oversee the entire procurement-to-payment lifecycle and payroll (including NSSF and Seniority Indemnity) to ensure operational efficiency.
• System Optimization: Lead the selection or upgrade of Accounting systems to automate reporting and improve data integrity.

Team Mentorship & Organizational Culture

• Capacity Building: Build a high-performing finance department by mentoring staff and fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Academic Heads to assist them in budget management and cost-center accountability.