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Finance Manager Job Purpose:
- Responsible for the financial issues of the university.
- Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research.
- Guiding senior executives in making sound business decisions in the long and short term.
Finance Manager Job Duties:
- Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the university, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
- Overseeing financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants.
- Contracting outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary.
- Tracking the university's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
- Seeking out methods for minimizing financial risk to the university.
- Researching and analyzing financial reports and market trends.
- Providing insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
- Reviewing financial data and preparing monthly and annual reports.
- Presenting financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings.
- Staying up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
- Establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for the university.
- Understanding and adhering to financial regulations and legislation.
Job Requirements
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- Advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, planning, budgeting or a related field; several years of experience in a finance role; superior mathematical skills; leadership skills and experience
- Employee management; understanding of data privacy standards; solid communication skills, both written and verbal; public speaking skills
- Deep understanding of business principles and practices; superior attention to detail; organizational skills; planning skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity, honesty.
- 10 to 15 years of experience.
- Advanced Excel, word, PowerPoint skills and read complex formulas.
- Master’s degree in finance is preferable.
