Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and manage inflows (student fees, grants, sponsorships) versus outflows (salaries, utilities, vendors).

• Maintain optimal working capital levels to ensure day-to-day liquidity and financial readiness for contingencies.

• Develop and implement cash forecasting models to support strategic financial planning.

  • Address risks such as insolvency, delayed payments, and high borrowing costs.

    1. Capital Management

    • Manage institutional equity, long-term financing, and investment strategies aligned with growth objectives.

    • Maintain a healthy debt-equity ratio and monitor dividend and reinvestment policies.

    • Support sustainable financial growth and governance.

    • Mitigate risks including over-leverage, ownership dilution, and liquidity constraints.

    • 3 Payroll Management

    • Administer accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions.

    • Ensure strict compliance with labor laws, pension fund regulations, and tax reporting requirements.

    • Safeguard sensitive payroll data with high confidentiality.

    • Minimize risks related to employee dissatisfaction, legal non-compliance, and fraudulent claims.

      4 Risk Management

    • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.

    • Address credit risk (e.g., unpaid student fees), operational failures, and market risks such as currency fluctuations or interest rate changes.

    • Maintain robust internal controls, risk registers, and insurance coverage.

    • Prevent incidents that may lead to fraud, legal liability, or reputational loss.

      1. Accounts Payables

    • Manage vendor invoices, contracts, and ensure timely disbursement of payments.

    • Negotiate credit terms with suppliers to optimize cash flow while avoiding late penalties.

    • Ensure accurate accounting of liabilities and maintain strong vendor relationships.

    • Prevent errors such as duplicate payments, disputes, and dissatisfaction from key suppliers.

      1. Accounts Receivables

    • Monitor student billing, collections, installment agreements, and overdue balances.

    • Develop and implement effective collection policies including reminders and penalties.

    • Ensure steady cash inflow to maintain solvency and liquidity.

    • Minimize risks associated with bad debts, disputes, and student dissatisfaction.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. University, School Experience preferred

2. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent

3. Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles, codes and regulations

4. Knowledge and experience of related computer applications

5. Immediate Joiner Preferred