The Deputy Funds role is execution-driven, responsible for managing fund operations with precision, timeliness, and integrity. The position requires a hands-on professional who can process payments, manage budgets, monitor data, and create actionable dashboards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented yet innovative, capable of streamlining processes, handling pressure, and ensuring ethical financial practices while driving efficiency and transparency.

Fund Operations & Payments:

• Execute end-to-end fund processes, including disbursements, reconciliations, and vendor/student payments with accuracy and timeliness.

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

• Prepare financial projections, develop budgets, and follow up on variances to ensure compliance with approved plans.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Track, validate, and maintain financial data; build dashboards and reports in Power BI and Excel for real-time visibility and decision-making.

Process Improvement:

• Identify gaps, streamline workflows, and introduce automation or efficiencies to strengthen fund management systems.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, audit standards, and ethical practices in all financial dealings.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve fund-related issues and ensure smooth operations.

Deadline & Stress Management:

• Deliver results under pressure, manage strict timelines, and maintain attention to detail without compromising quality.

Financial & Technical Expertise

• Strong financial operations knowledge, including payment processing, reconciliations, and fund utilization.
• Expertise in financial projections, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency (dashboards, pivot tables, complex formulas, macros).
• Strong Power BI skills for dashboarding, reporting, and data visualization.

Data & Analytical Skills

• Data management, monitoring, and analytical skills for accurate, actionable insights.
• Ability to create real-time reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

Execution & Problem-Solving

• Strong execution focus with excellent time and stress management.
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset with the ability to think out of the box.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• High ethical standards and integrity in handling financial transactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-team and external coordination.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., BBA with Finance/Accounting Majors, ACF or any other accounting/finance degree).

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant role.