Financial Analyst

 Responsibilities

• Support month end closing process including the preparation of monthly journal entries under tight month-end deadlines; 

• Ability to work comfortably and analyze large data sets; 

• Analyze assigned financial accounts on a monthly basis and prepare corresponding account reconciliations; 

• Identify process improvements for existing month-end close process & reconciliations, execute and deliver the same. 

• Compile, analyze and report on key business operating metrics/drivers, including ability to link operating and financial trends and variances; 

• Assist in develop, implement and monitor financial controls;  

• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making; 

• Involvement with preparation of forecasting and business planning process; 

• Preparation of cash forecasting including liaising with banks to assist with liquidity management; 

• Ad-hoc analyses and presentations on financial and operational results, as well as supporting any special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; 

• Professional accounting designation or working towards a designation (CPA); 

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in an accounting function, with a track record of high performance; 

• Highly proficient in Excel, including ability to use advanced functions; 

• Highly proficient in PowerPoint; 

• Strong attention to detail, a must, with ability to deliver management ready materials;  

• Demonstrated leadership ability and is a team player; 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and mentality; 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written; 

• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;  

• Entrepreneurial focused, with a desire to learn and grow professionally and personally