The Senior Director is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Also He/She will establish, interpret and analyze complex accounting records of financial statements. These may include but not limited to general accounting, costing or budget data and also, analyzes and interprets accounting records for management and maintain sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations in accordance with the university’s policy and procedure.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met
Prepares financial management reports
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing
Establishes and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
Monitors and support taxation issues
Develops and maintains financial databases
Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Analyzes and advises on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
Analyzes financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Assist the Chief Financial Officer in managing other staff of the Finance division.
Shall perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 5-7 year(s)
Desired Courses: Not Specified
Requirements for the position:
A combination of the completion of a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
Five(5) or more years of accounting experience and fully qualified Chartered Accountant
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of economic principles
Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
Possess adequate supervisory skills needed to lead a team efficiently.
Other requirements, abilities for the position:
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing
Strong communication skills
Information and task monitoring
Stress tolerance
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to [email protected] before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUN is an equal-opportunity and non-discriminatory employer. For more information on AUN, please visit www.aun.edu.ng