Job Description

Posted on January 16, 2022

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Summary Job Description:
The Financial Controller acts as the chief fiscal officer at a University campus. He/She will initiate, develop, administer, supervise, coordinate and evaluate major policies for fiscal management and give overall guidance to the budget, purchase, accounts, bursary, personnel, financial analysis & forecasting, financial reporting, department & program profitability, asset management, tax management, annual audits, payroll and other related administrative offices of a campus in order to provide effective, efficient educational services within the financial resources available. . The position holder will also be the primary banking contact and responsible for liability insurance oversight and negotiation
He/She will work with the President, Vice-President (DVC), Academic Deans, Directors, Faculty Heads of Departments, Board of Regents, Northrise University Initiative, and other academic administrators, and faculty to ensure that fiscal and related programs service the academic objectives of the campus. He/She will also guide the campus in translating academic and related programs into program budgets; institute effective controls and procedures for the administration of campus funds; assure efficiency and economy in accounts office operations.
Qualifications and experience
1.    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
2.    Being a chartered accountant is a requirement
3.    Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus
4.    At least five (5) years’ senior management level experience in overseeing and involvement with every financial area of a busy organization
Application Details
All applicants should submit a typed cover letter of not more than two pages that clearly states the position applied for; the academic and professional qualifications they possess; and the major achievements in their previous and/or current job. Furthermore, the Curriculum vitae should be current, not more than five pages long, clearly state the duration(s) and nature of their past and current work experience; and include at least four traceable referees.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to. Additionally, all shortlisted applicants will be required to present certificates of verification/validation of all their academic and professional qualifications from the Zambia Qualifications Authority during the interviews.
All applications should be received by the undersigned by 24th December, 2021 to:
Human Resource Officer
Northrise University
30029 Kitwe-Ndola Dual Carriage Highway
P. O. Box 240271
Ndola
OR
Email: [email protected]