Aga Khan Academy Dhaka

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Summary

Education

An MBA degree or qualification in Finance and Accounting from a reputable university

Additional Requirements

Essential requirements:

Minimum of seven years of experience as a financial or business analyst
Minimum of three years of experience in a managerial position
Experience with specialized financial accounting and database software (ERP, SAP, Tally, etc.)
Good knowledge of financial modelling and reporting templates with advanced skills in MS Excel and Power BI
Strong proficiency in preparing charts and presentations, and in all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Bangla
Good accounting knowledge with appropriate analytical competency and skills
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communications skills and ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
High level of resilience and working to tight timelines and managing multiple priorities
Excellent organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills
A proactive approach to business initiatives, including the ability to multitask, think creatively, identify issues and present solutions
High sensitivity and awareness of working with people of many cultural backgrounds
Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity, including holding confidential information and upholding exemplary quality standards

Desirable requirements:

About the Academies:

The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies’ foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011, the third in Maputo, Mozambique in 2013, and the fourth in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. More information

The requirements:

The Finance & Business Analyst is a key managerial position within the Finance Department. S/he will provide high-level support for all financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, performance monitoring and reporting at the Academy. S/he will work closely with the Head of Finance and the Manager, Finance to ensure that the Academy’s financial plans are strategic and data-driven.

Main responsibilities:

Prepare the annual budget as per the set timelines in coordination with the various budget owners and departments.
Put systems in place to track the financial performance (including qualitative and quantitative information) against the budget on a regular basis and provide variance analysis in collaboration with budget owners.
Help to prepare and finalise monthly, quarterly and annual MIS reports using data from the accounting system.
Prepare forecasts using various assumptions and future expected conditions.
Develop various financial models and costing analyses as and when required.
Identify business trends using real data and compile analytical reports.
Develop benchmarks and comparisons with other schools within and outside the region by compiling and analysing market intelligence.
Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and develop optimisation strategies.
Ensure reconciliation and analysis of construction and other capital expenditures.
Be part of the procurement process for budget control and general quality standards.
Ensure adherence to the reporting timeline and coordinate with the Manager, Finance as needed.
Communicate proactively with all stakeholders to ensure an efficient and effective flow of information, feedback and advice.
Provide support to the Head of Finance on various ongoing projects and tasks as assigned.

Full Time

Dhaka

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