Senior Finance Analyst

Job Description

The Finance Analyst is responsible for executing financial analysis, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting and operational metrics tracking for financial decision making purposes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Work closely with the chief financial officer to ensure accurate financial reporting
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets.
Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency.
Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
Financial audits, bank statements reconciliation
Analyze current and past financial data and performance to make recommendations on profit enhancement
Consistently analyze financial information based on both routine and ad-hoc reports
Interpret financial data to recognize changing trends, patterns, and their meaning related to key performance indicators

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent experience
5 – 6 years’ financial analysis and modeling experience
Knowledge of and experience using MiFos and BankOne core Banking apps is HIGHLY desired
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Experience and good knowledge and use of MiFos is an advantage
Exposure in the banking sector, MFB or a financial services company.

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