• Interpreting Agency guidelines and University policies to ensure that the administration and the use of the funds are in compliance
• Preparing invoices and financial statements to sponsor agencies according to terms & conditions of Agency & University policies & procedures
• Preparing complex reconciliation of PGs, reviewing & maintaining budgets, initiating and following up on collection of funds due to the University, inactivating PGs, and monitoring deposit of funds
• Reviewing Requisitions for payments to advance funds to collaborating institutions to ensure the appropriateness of transfer and that procedures are adhered to
• Reviewing Requisitions for Payments & journal vouchers as requested, exercising judgment in determining the appropriateness of transactions in relation to University policy and Agency terms and conditions.
• Reviewing PG set-up and budget set-up initiated by Research Services
• Identifying and reviewing cash receipts to ensure the correct allocation of funds to the appropriate PG account
• Assist in over-expenditure monitoring of PG accounts
• Advises and provides authoritative advice to Faculty, Department Administrators, and Department Heads regarding: Financial information pertaining to research PG s, granting agency policies and contract terms, University policies and procedures
• Communicate with Research Services, Industry Liaison, Faculty, and administrative personnel.
• Answers nonroutine enquiries concerning research and trust PGs.
• Train new staff, provide training to departmental administrators and participate in Faculty visits.

Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Financial Reporting, Fund Reconciliation, Financial Oversight, Policy Review, Funds Allocation, Advisory Services, Training and Development

• Support the month-end close process, through general ledger postings, account reconciliations, review of overheads, Sales and Sales Margin performance.
• Reporting, including Productivity Reporting and Internal Controls (ICFR)
• Support the Monthly Forecast and Annual Budget cycle
• Innovative use of IT tools and Reporting Models to drive improvement and efficiency in all Financial Processes.
• Provide functional support to the Sales Team, including the preparation of regular sales reports and dealing with customer queries.
• Prepare presentations for Business Review meetings.
• Assist internal and external auditors
• Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
• Preparation of monthly payroll for 30 staff and dealing with year-end
• Preparation of quarterly financial reporting as required by the Partners
• Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are adhered to
• Understand and brief the management team on the financial implications of contract and legislation changes affecting the practice
• Liaise with the Practice Accountants, in particular in the preparation of the annual accounts

Skills: Month-end Closing, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, IT Proficiency, Sales Support, Presentation Development, Audit Support, Payroll Processing

• Provide admin support to the HQ office
• Upkeep of office facilities and cleanliness
• Mending phone calls in the office
• Assist in the bookkeeping of all accounts e.g. filing of any invoices based on any handed to, updating the purchase listing and etc.
• Tracking of all outstanding accounts and preparing Statement of Account (SOA) to clients based on every 15th& 30th day of the month
• Issuance of Purchase Orders (PO) to sub-contractors/suppliers as and when assigned, filing of all original copies of PO and tag with the invoices submitted for payment
• Prepare quotations and send to clients as and when assigned and update the FM summary record listing
• Prepare invoices and send them to clients upon job completion
• Updating the FM summary with the necessary information when receiving client’s PO and the issuance of invoices to clients
• Assist in the preparation of finance statements for all sites by the 15th day of the subsequent month
• Monitoring of stocks for the stationery in the office, raising for Purchase requisition and ordering of the stationery 
• Monitoring of stocks for the staff uniforms and pants in the office, raising for Purchase requisition and ordering of the uniforms 
• Monitoring of stocks for spare parts and update the stock inventory list

Skills: Administrative Support, Facility Management, Telephone Handling, Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Procurement, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management

• Liaise with partners by telephone, email, Skype etc, to ensure excellent customer service. 
• Identify and communicate any opportunities in certain markets to the relevant Sales person. 
• Explain the product offering to prospective partners, so that they have all the relevant information on product offering. 
• Process bookings to enrol students and send relevant documents (visa letters, accommodation, level tests, gross & net invoices) to students and agents. 
• Follow the operational systems, procedures and processes to ensure that all governance and compliance standards are maintained. 
• Keep the ‘CLASS’ database maintained and up to date with correct student details and agent information. 
• Check on the status of future arrivals to ensure that are paid in a timely manner, chasing direct students and agents. 
• Communicate with other staff members within the organisation including Sales, Marketing, Admissions, Finance and the Academic team, keeping to agreed internal service targets. 
• Assist with the finance aspect relating to agents/students. 
• Developing and implementing financial policies, systems and procedures
• Preparing financial statements, budgets, cash flows, and other financial analyses and management reports

Skills: Customer Service, Market Analysis, Product Presentation, Booking Processing, Compliance Adherence, Database Management, Interdepartmental Communication, Financial Management

• Perform accounts payable daily operation
• Input contractor invoices, issue cheques, and prepare settlement entries
• Handle month-end duties, including journals, relevant schedules & reports, general ledger reconciliation, bank reconciliation, etc
• Responsible for all group tax restructuring plans to maximize tax advantage
• Responsible for all finance-related statutory compliances of the Market.
• Perform regular and ad-hoc accounting, financial & Operational analysis.
• Partner with Senior Leadership to understand expenses and monitor performance against established targets to meet business goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver accurate and timely results including highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Think creatively to assist the business in cost control initiatives.
• Initiate continual improvement efforts that enhance timeliness and accuracy.
• Managing and maintaining the financial system including Chart of Accounts, general ledger, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, reconciliations, posting and batching
• Managing the month-end and year-end process as well as preparing for the annual external audit process
• Managing the payroll process

Skills: Accounts Payable Management, Invoice Processing, Financial Reconciliation, Tax Restructuring, Statutory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Continuous Improvement

• Experience in working in a finance department with a good understanding of basic book-keeping skills, accounting procedures and techniques.
• The ability to identify issues and develop a logical and clear approach to problem solving, and tenacity to see something through to satisfactory resolution.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritize work and work well under pressure whilst using initiative
• Good data analysis and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills, especially word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Esterometro
• Profound knowledge of Excel
• Professional level of Italian and English language, spoken and written
• Ability to plan and prioritize work
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Qualifications: BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

• Must possess strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, in the English language.
• Experience presenting to all levels of management, including C-Suite executives.
• Financial Modeling Skills
• Able to apply concepts such as ROI, IRR, NPV, CAPM, WACC, ROE, ROA, discounted cash flows, capital allocation in financial analysis and decision making in the financial industry
• Working knowledge of financial industry-specific profitability factors such as net interest margin and funds transfer pricing 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and models.
• Knowledge of accounting and fiscal operations and procedures as well as knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and contracting
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Substantive work experience in budgeting, fiscal administration, or accounting 
• Experience using SAP-ERP 

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 4 years of Experience

• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 10, including a strong understanding of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and with bespoke data, record-keeping, personnel and finance IT systems.
• Previous budget and financial forecasting experience.
• Multi-tasking, self-motivated and able to work as a part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-paced office environment.
• A foundational knowledge in finance.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Familiar with MS software – especially EXCEL.
• Familiarity with Purchase to Pay systems - Oracle systems 
• Experience working in the government sector.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 2 years of Experience

• Experience in working in a finance or accounting environment.
• Ability to input and maintain accurate data records.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly and to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience in the use of financial management information systems
• Experience in processing financial transactions and undertaking reconciliations
• Experience in problem solving and implementing solutions with set timeframes

Qualifications: BA in Finance with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in the management of projects.
• Experience in a variety of environments and international settings is desirable.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector 
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Proven service orientation and ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving, analysis and synthesis skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to remain positive and proactive in the face of seemingly repetitive tasks.
• Excellent Excel skills, proficient use of other Office tools (e.g., Sharepoint, Powerpoint), knowledge of accounting softwares.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, French and/or Spanish desirable

Qualifications: BA in Accounting with 5 years of Experience