Aga Khan University: (AKU) provides post-graduate training of health service professionals, teachers and managers of schools, and the development of research scholars. It was granted its charter in 1983 as Pakistan's first private, autonomous university.More information ....
The Regional CFO for AKU in East Africa, will be responsible to provide strategic leadership and clear direction to the financial functions at the regional level. The successful candidate will partner with regional operations and support functions as a key advisor to the entity heads of the University to build influential relationships across the continuum and drive change. S/he will play an important role in the overall strategic planning and implementation of financial programs and processes that can serve as a model for other countries. The incumbent will also develop financial goals and budgets in consultation with the entity heads as well as be responsible for strengthening and administering financial systems encompassing all University assets in East Africa, all sources of University income, including endowments, grants contracts and for all categories of capital and operating expenses. The specific duties among others will include:
Providing strategic financial leadership for revenue, pricing, budget, financial planning, capital and decision support.
Building and developing a team of financial experts for the University.
Providing leadership in developing and carrying out an annual University-wide budgeting process that will result in an integrated budget for presentation to the Board.
Working closely with the entity heads, and other appropriate staff to develop new and diversified business ventures, ensuring adequate financial support to identify, assess and select such ventures.
Providing input, analysis and support for business development and potential expansion opportunities in the Region.
Interacting with and understanding priorities of multiple business units and influencing key leaders on integration within broader regional strategy.
Being part of the team that looks at new income generating opportunities
Developing programs and systems to ensure business unit accountability for performance and its self-sustainability.
Developing a financial structure that will ensure that senior management access on a day-to-day information pertaining to their approved budget as well as developing financial policies and ensuring their implementation.
Developing and maintaining processes and systems to ensure the availability of appropriate and timely financial information to entity heads and managers of the University.
Oversee the implementation of PeopleSoft Financials and in time a new hospital information system.
In collaboration with other senior managers, formulate financial strategies to achieve the institution’s missions, and goals.
Providing the appropriate levels of financial control and autonomy.
Overseeing the annual external audits and tax related matters of the University and related organizations in each East African country.
Responsible for developing a banking and financial strategies at the same time ensuring the University’s interests in customs, tax and fiscal areas are met.
Work closely with the entity heads on matters related to the generation of new resources and their management
Undertake any special assignments as assigned by the supervisor.
Applicants should:
Hold a Masters degree preferably in Business Administration and/or be a Chartered Accountant or have equivalent financial qualifications.
Have 10-15 years of experience in the financial fields with senior level exposure and having managed a broad range of finance staff teams to cover all areas of financial management. Substantial experience of managing a complex financial organization and establishing effective financial control and reporting systems is essential.
Have a strong management and team-building skills to lead a large division.
Have excellent interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with faculty and staff having diverse backgrounds.
Be highly motivated, innovative and self-starting individuals, with the vision and capacity for long-term planning.
Be a technically accomplished leader who can inspire people and institute best practices.
Being proficient in Kiswahili and French is desirable.
