Financial Analyst

Role Purpose:

Lead the financial analyst team to ensure all time accurate financial reporting and budgeting is maintained.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial reporting and budgeting:

§ Prepare accurate financial reports on a monthly basis

§ Provide financial advice on the overall corporate financial position

§ Participate actively in the preparation of the annual budget in terms of costing, margin, trade loaders, etc.

§ Consolidate financial statements and develop reports for submission to the Finance Manager.

§ Prepare end of period trial balance and financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in coordination with reporting teams.

Financial Analysis to assist managerial decision:

§ Assist Management and other departments in their day-to-day financial studies for the effect of variables on the margin and profitability of a brand/ product.

§ Coordinate closely with the Marketing Dep. To analyse the effect of any price increase

§ Prepare the profitability analysis for the tender sales of the pharmaceutical division.

Assist other departments:

§ Review the monthly sales target and set the monthly collection target in coordination with the Sales Dep.

§ Review the costing of the goods shipping orders versus budget and approves / comments on the orders

§ Validate the final costing of the received orders versus budget

Qualifications:

§ Bachelorâs degree in Business/ Finance.

§ CFA Level 3 is a plus

Experience:

§ 5-8 years of work experience in Auditing/Accounting/Finance.

Skills and Knowledge:

§ Advanced communication skills including written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

§ Sound knowledge of fiscal law and regulations is a must

§ Accounting skills

§ Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Competencies:

§ High analytical skills

§ Financial Acumen

§ Financial Planning and Budgeting

§ Knowledge of handling cash flows and bank relations

§ Writing and Reporting

§ Presenting and Communicating Information

§ Applying Expertise and Technology

§ Analyzing

§ Formulating Strategies and Concepts

§ Planning and organizing

§ Following Instructions and Procedures

§ Coping with Pressures and Setbacks