About this role
Head of Finance, Grange School Lagos
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Head of Finance, Grange School Lagos
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 10 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
- He/she will provide assistance and support to the Head of School Operations to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the School's operational functions. The Head of Finance is expected to maintain a positive and professional approach in dealings with stakeholders, contributing to the overall success of Grange School.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- To lead, manage, maintain and develop the financial procedures and systems of Grange School, in collaboration with the Head of School, Head of School Operations and Governors.
- To promote the highest standards of business ethics within the administrative function of the School and ensure the effective and strategic use of resources in support of the School's learning objectives.
- To manage and monitor the School's budgets and payroll.
- To prepare annual income and expenditure estimates for approval by the Head of School and Governors; obtain agreement from budget holders and report on the School's financial position to the Governors.
- To advise the Head of School, Head of School Operations and Governors on investment and financial policies; prepare financial appraisals for specific projects and develop business plans to support the School's future development.
- To ensure compliance with applicable financial management standards for international schools. Use financial management information, particularly benchmarking tools, to identify areas of relative expenditure, assess trends and provide informed advice to the Governing Council, Head of School and Head of School Operations.
- To support the Head of School, Head of School Operations and Governing Council in understanding the School's income position and identifying and implementing opportunities to maximise income.
- To oversee accounting procedures and resolve financial issues, including the timely processing and payment of goods and services supplied to the School; management of bank accounts and monthly bank reconciliations; preparation of invoices; and collection of fees due to the School.
- To prepare fi