SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE - FINANCE OFFICE

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Senior Manager, Finance in the Finance Office.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead in the sections on Accounts Payable, including Student Claims/Payments, Overseas Student Programme.
• Lead in budget planning, monitoring and reporting of NP’s budget to ensure effective use and allocation of resources.
• Lead in management of grants and funding.
• Provide solutions/co-solution for issues for the above to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Formulate and operationalize finance policy and framework, balancing financial prudence and outcomes.
• Analyse existing work processes and identify areas for improvements. This includes looking for opportunities for automation to implement solutions that enhance work efficiency.
• Coaches and mentors Managers and Executives.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• Tertiary education in Accounting, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in finance department.
• Familiar with major accounting systems.
• Will be a bonus if candidate is:
• Currently leading similar work functions
• A registered member of one of the recognised accounting bodies
• Familiar with Workday accounting software
• Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to engage and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Good written, spoken/presentation and general digital skills.
• Highly motivated with positive work attitude.
• Good leadership and team management.
• Able to multi-task, work independently and in a team.