Description
We are seeking an Analyst - Financial Control to manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, and other accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
- Supporting the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks, and reporting on these financial risks to senior colleagues.
- Developing and maintaining a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure that there is no fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Developing and implementing up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
- Managing the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
- Preparing and submitting statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and providing support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
- Coordinating with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.
As an Analyst - Financial Control, you will be expected to:
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your 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.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- 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.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- 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.