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Finance Forum Presentation. Finance Section 9 th November 2012. 1.) Financial Plan Overview. SP 2010-12: Recovery Plan. Past Present
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Finance Forum Presentation Finance Section 9th November 2012
1.) Financial Plan Overview SP 2010-12: Recovery Plan Past Present • 2012 • 1.) Rationalization • New SMT structure • 4 – 3 faculties • Reviews & Restructure • Rationalize courses & programmes • 2.) Financial reforms • Revamped Scheme of • Financial Delegations • Enforce Financial Policies • Stronger budgetary controls • IFRS compliance • Value for money • procurement processes • Income Growth • Significant increase in Aid Funds • Control in expenditures • Exceed operating • surplus targets • Increase investments • in capex • Positive net cash flows 2
Impact on Operating Surplus: 2007 - 2012 FP targets Recovery Plan Actual 3
Impact on Net Cash Flows: 2006 - 2012 Recovery Plan 4
Finance Review 2011 • Review commissioned by the University; • All support sections under formal review. 6
Key Themes of the Review • The need for the section to support and contribute to the strategic objectives of the University; • Excessive emphasis on control and was hurting the University; • Must take advantage of technology. 8
Key Responses to the Review • Welcome the positive comments in its contributions to the turn around in financial performance for the University; • Agree to focus on providing strategic leadership; • Agree on reducing excessive levels of controls and encourage devolution with appropriate level of trust and accountability; • Many of the delays are outside of Finance but understands our role in follow ups and providing training for key processes; • No fit for all size solution. 9
Vision - to be a strategic enabler for the University and leader in best financial practice in the region.
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