Finance Director

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Finance Director

Requirements

- Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field. Certified Public Accountant, ACCA or CIMA certification preferred;
- Minimum five years’ experience in the oversight of a department of Finance and Accounting;
- Experience in financial reporting and managing finance operations. Experience in the field of education preferred;  Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting methods, best practices and standards;
- Comprehensive knowledge of fund accounting principles and processes;
- Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate and train others in finance operation functions;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with management, staff, faculty, students and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze financial data;
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication in English and Azerbaijani;
- Ability to present financial statements and reports effectively;
- Proficiency with computerized financial systems and MS Office word processing, spreadsheet and database software for correspondence, analysis, tracking and data base development and maintenance;
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment to make decisions.

Responsibilities:

- Plans, directs, monitors and coordinates the financial reporting and accounting activities of the University in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IPSAS), government and university policies and guidelines and sound business practices;
- Responsible for the preparation and publication of the University’s annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IPSAS) and in accordance with applicable university, government and foundation guidelines and policies;
- Manages the daily operation of the Finance Office to ensure an effective and efficient operation in the accounting and reporting of the University’s cash, assets and liabilities.
- Supervises and assigns job tasks to all Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accounting staff and annually evaluates them in accordance with their respective job performance;
- Coordinates the preparation and distribution of all financial and tax reporting documents in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and timelines;
- Communicates with external auditors on issues requiring professional guidance. Prepares work papers and schedules for annual external audits;
- Manages and oversees the accounts receivable process, collection of tuition, fees and other revenue, and the student billing processes. Understands the integration of Banner Student with Banner Finance;
- Manages and oversees monthly cash reconciliations performed by the accounting staff. Validates that the data agrees with Banner Finance;
- Manages bank transactions including wire transfers, certificates of deposit and keeping track of signing authorities;

- Responds to questions and provides training to departments to assist them in understanding the importance of financial operations;
- Formulates procedures and operating policies for the Finance Office operations and ensures adequate internal controls to safeguard the University’s assets;
- Responsible for financial approval and processing of financial documents in the Banner Finance Module. Directs the implementation, operations and maintenance of the Banner Finance System by approving the creation of all new account entries in accordance with the system hierarchy tables;
- Performs other duties as requested.

Interested Candidates please send your CV to  [email protected] indicating the title of position in the subject line of your message.
Otherwise your candidacy will not be considered.

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