Financial Analyst

FDC-verdun

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:

Bachelor s 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

Analysing

Formulating Strategies and Concepts

Planning and organising

Following Instructions and Procedures

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks