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Monthly Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts for the College and its subsidiaries, including KPIs, budget vs. actual income and expenditure, and departmental contributions, within 10 working days.
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Adherence to Financial Regulations: Ensure compliance with the College's Financial Regulations to ensure value for money in all financial activities.
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Budget Management Training: Provide training and support to budget holders, enabling them to effectively manage their budgets using the finance system.
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Chart of Accounts Maintenance: Design and maintain the chart of accounts, cost centres, job codes, and account codes while overseeing departmental projects and driving process improvements.
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Budget Assistance: Support the CFO in the budget-setting process, ensuring effective control over income, expenditure, and asset capitalization for sound financial management.
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Primary Finance Contact: Act as the main point of contact between budget holders and the Finance department, addressing queries and strengthening organizational controls.
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Budget Preparation Support: Assist budget holders in preparing annual budgets and ensuring accurate budget phasing over time.
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Variance Analysis & Forecasting: Collaborate with budget holders to investigate variances and produce mid-year and year-end income and expenditure forecasts.
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Accounting Records & Reconciliation: Ensure accurate accounting records through timely reconciliation of control accounts within 10 days of the month-end.
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Report Development: Work with MIS and HR to develop reports that support monthly management accounts and financial statements.
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Payroll Control: Prepare payroll control accounts, ensuring accurate payroll coding and alignment with budgets.
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Journal Processing: Process journals, accruals, and prepayments to ensure timely and accurate management account updates.
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Ledger Integrity: Ensure the financial integrity of the nominal ledger by completing month-end and year-end ledger closures.
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Staffing Requests Review: Review and recommend staffing requests in collaboration with HR and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
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Additional Responsibilities: Provide coverage for Finance colleagues and perform additional duties as required based on skills and expertise.
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