Associate Lecturer - AC3059 Financial Management (HE1) - #1210127

Job Description:

This course aims to cover the basic building blocks of financial
management that are of primary concern to corporate managers, and all
the considerations needed to make financial decisions both inside and
outside firms.
This course also builds on the concept of net present value and addresses
capital budgeting aspects of investment decisions. Time value of money
is then applied to value financial assets, before extensively considering
the relationship between risk and return. This course also introduces the
theory and practice of financing and dividend decisions, cash and working
capital management and risk management. Business valuation and
mergers and acquisitions will also be discussed.

By the end of this course and having completed the Essential reading and
activities, you should be able to:
• describe how different financial markets function
• estimate the value of different financial instruments (including stocks
and bonds)
• make capital budgeting decisions in the world with and without tax,
under both certainty and uncertainty, and capital rationing
• apply the Capital Assets Pricing Model in project appraisals,
constructing portfolio with desired risk, and creating risk-free arbitrage
opportunity
• evaluate the pros and cons of using equity and debt for financing longterm
projects
• describe how leasing works for firms
• estimate cost of capitals
• determine the value creation from mergers and acquisitions
• apply working capital techniques in managing trade receivables,
inventory and trade payables
• determine how forwards, options and money market hedge can be
used to reduce uncertainty of foreign currency receipts and payments.

Job Requirement:

A Ph.D or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university.

Other requirements:
- At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred
- 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
- Applicant must be able to teach day time classes.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.