Management Accountant - Central University

Central University, a Chartered Christian University invites applications from qualified persons to occupy the positions of Management Accountant

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Management Accountant will perform the following duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares periodic projected financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
• Provides support services by working with all Directorates and Deans to help make informed financial decisions.
• Ensures that spending is kept in line with the budget.
• Informs key strategic decisions and formulates business strategies. Advises on the financial implications of business decisions.
• Analyses financial performance and contributes to medium and long-term financial planning and forecasts.
• Offers professional judgement on financial matters and advises on ways of improving business performance.
• Monitors and evaluates financial information systems and suggests improvements where needed.
• Implements corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
• Controls and forecasts income and expenditure.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Applicants seeking appointment must have:

• Second Degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution.
• A Professional Accountancy Qualification in ACCA, ICA, preferably Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA)
• A minimum of seven (7) years of post qualification experience in a reputable institution

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in spreadsheets and financial modelling
• Highly developed ability to communicate effectively with all levels of

• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• A high level of numeracy, data analysis, eye for detail and report writing skills