Financial Analyst

Job Summary:
Responsible for the preparation of complex and interpretive financial analyses and reports. Supports the annual budget process including expense forecasts. Performs highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the department's general ledger. Performs detailed financial analysis of the department's chart of accounts and financial statements by identifying and analyzing unusual variances. Strong support to the finance manager / controller and provide guidance to the team through the complexities of processes, technical accounting matters with support on accounting, audits and other compliance matters. To be successful as a senior financial analyst, you should have a working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding senior financial analyst should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little supervision and perform under pressure.

Key Requirements:

• ACCA/CA Qualified or Finalist
• Trained by Big 4 or any other firm
• Have 2-3 years of experience in Industry (we can also consider fresh, incase of very strong and motivated candidate)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares complex financial analyses and reports for department management.
• Business partners with organizational unit(s) to develop annual budgets, expense forecasts, and statistical reporting.
• Prepares and consolidates financial data statistical reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis.
• Coaches or leads less-experienced Financial Analysts.
• Support the business decisions through financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ensures a strong control environment across the key business cycles.
• Able to manage the execution of recommended changes to accounting practices.
• Performs regular review and completion of expenses and all financial transactions timely.
• Handling monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts mainly leases, related parties, customers and inventory reconciliations etc.
• Preparing annual audit requirements.
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Competencies:

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - Requires strong Technical understanding on IFRS to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Business Partnering - Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies; influences the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business to provide guidance to support the decision making process and guiding the business towards positive results and organizational alignment; evaluates business environment using measures to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals