Financial Analyst

Our client is looking to fill the role of Financial Analyst.

Requirements:

• BSC. /HND in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Extensive knowledge of general ledger, trial balance, product costing, and pricing.
• Experience in multi-branch or retail operations accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial planning software.
• Strong operational ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Preparing and reviewing trial balances to ensure accurate and complete financial statements.
• Analyzing product costs and developing pricing strategies.
• Monitoring and reporting on cost variances and profitability.
• Managing accounting processes for multiple branches or retail operations.
• Ensuring proper consolidation of financial data across all branches.
• Preparing financial reports and analyses to support business decisions.
• Conducting variance analysis and identifying trends or discrepancies.
• Utilizing operational ERP systems to streamline financial processes.
• Ensuring data integrity and consistency within the ERP system.
• Performing data analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining financial models and dashboards.
• Utilizing advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Leveraging other financial planning software tools as required.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.