Job Overview

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data-based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability, and liquidity. You will research and analyse financial information to help company make well informed decisions, draft reports and monitor financial movements.

Responsibilities

1. Consolidate and analyse financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) considering company’s goals and financial standing.
2. Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
3. Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
4. Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis.
5. Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
6. Identify trends, advise company, and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis.
7. Track and determine financial status by analysing actual results in comparison with forecasts.
8. Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
9. Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field.
10. Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope.
11. Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications
• Firsthand experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
• B.com with MBA in Finance or related field.