VC FOR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS

Job Description and Requirements
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
Lead, direct and coach a team of professionals by using a collaborative approach so that they are able to direct and manage their assigned functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, Facility management, Fixed Assets, etc.) whilst ensuring compliance with UOS’ policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
Oversee the implementation of UoS’ policies to ensure that UoS’s vision and mission are consistently and competently carried out across the departments under the Financial and Administrative Affairs’ function.
Lead the finance/ accounting practices and internal control, purchasing activities, contract management, inventory control, property and facilities management, risk assessment and management, human resource management, payroll, employee benefits and security to monitor that the UOS’ goals and plans are met.
Provide leadership and work closely with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors in performing long-term financial planning and acts as a partner in strategic planning, prioritization and decision-making including endowment investment priorities, capital financing options and policy matters.
Manage the implementation of improvements to the current ERP system, governing policies, procedures and accounting standards while maintaining a high level of internal controls.
Chair the following committees: Employee Affair Committee, Financial Aid Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Community Housing Committee and Insurance Committee.
Serve as the management liaison to the Board of Directors and present semi-annually the financial and operational reports.
Provide leadership to the Finance and Administrative Affairs’ teams, and collaborate with the directors of these departments in order to build and develop their organizational capabilities, provide them with development opportunities such as training, coaching, etc., as well as report on their performance.
Represent the University externally and negotiate agreements with banks and major suppliers / service providers.
Perform analysis aimed at identifying risk mitigation, leveraging opportunities and resourcing options that will lead to the attainment of the University mission.
Manage the safety and security procedures required for admitting students to the various departments and manages the means of transportation for university faculty, administrators and students.
Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by line manager within the expected time limit.

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