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

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