Job Description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESA. Primary Functions1. Initiate and manage the University’s budgeting, forecasting and long-term planningprocesses which include:a. Preparation of budget template for distribution to all cost centersb. Review and recommend changes to the template based on existing operationsc. Manage the budget process and consolidate budget templates received from thecost centersd. Prepare the Budgeted Financial Statements, reports and related analysese. Ensures approved Budgets are encoded to Oracle Fusion2. Provides input in the purchase and expenditure process including:a. Review requests for purchase of CAPEX and other expenditures, to ascertain ifthe requisition is within the approved budget;b. Review and endorsement of Petty Cash Voucher, Request for Checks, Petty CashAdvance Slip, and Purchase Requisition to the Controller as verified by theBudget Accountants;c. Supervises the maintenance of records and monitors the budget usage of eachcost center.3. Analyze actual results versus Budget and Prior Year including:a. Coordination with the cost centers regarding budget usage;b. Preparation of monthly analyses for all revenue and expense accounts;4. Oversees/reviews work done by the Budget Accountants;5. Assists the VP For Finance in leading and delivering Digital Finance Transformation byidentifying areas for technology adoption or streamlining6. Supports decision-making by providing Managementa. through development of financial models for budgeting, forecasting and scenarioanalysisb. with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on the University’sFinancial Performance7. Communicating findings and recommendations to senior management.8. Analysis and Performance Management9. Performs other tasks that may be assigned by the VP Head of Finance such as but notlimited to preparation of ad hoc analysis required to assist management in decisionmaking or preparation of feasibility studies for new projects.

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