Analyst - Financial Control

We are seeking an Analyst - Financial Control to manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Purpose of the role The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Finance Control team by managing wide projects, including Legal entity reporting.

Accountabilities

• Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provide support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant – CA/CMA/ACCA.
• Strong academic background – 1st class honour's minimum bachelor degree from a reputable institution.
• Prior experience in a month-end or quarter-end focused reporting role or control environment based or finance automation skillset based.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key accounting principles under IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills.

Preferred Skills

• Good stakeholder engagement skills and understanding & executing their requirements / expectations.
• Automation tools related knowledge.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, pro-active, and a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator.
• Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution.
• Eye for detail and exception track record in managing and resolving conflict situations.