Financial Analyst

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Masters degree, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years experience in financial analysis, accounting, or controlling, with expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and tax compliance
• Proficient in financial tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau; ERP systems such as SAP, Sage; and financial reporting software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative working style

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyzing financial data, tracking KPIs, and generating insights to support strategic decisions.
• Preparing regular financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Overseeing all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Managing accounts payable/receivable and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining and analyzing financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Preparing consolidated financial statements and ensuring consistency across business units.
• Calculating and filing taxes, ensuring adherence to local tax laws, and implementing updates as needed.
• Assessing company liquidity and cash flow; providing optimization recommendations.
• Assisting with budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling to align with business goals.
• Monitoring and controlling costs, identifying savings opportunities, and proposing efficiency strategies.
• Maintaining compliance with internal and external policies; assisting in audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with other departments to deliver financial insight and improve business performance.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates