Financial Analyst

Requirements and responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets for each division/entity.
Ensure all financial information is accurate, consistent, and compliant with accounting principles and relevant regulations.
Participate in audit engagements and Tax requirements, including support for initiatives where applicable.
Prepare financial reports and analytical schedules to support management decision-making.

Monthly Close

Month-end entries and allocations: GL reconciliations, journal entry booking, and salary/department cost allocations.
Accruals and provisions: manage bonuses/commissions accruals and provisions for bad debts (AFDA).
Payroll and tax reporting: prepare payroll reports and tax/transfer pricing entries.
Financial reconciliations: finalize monthly entries; reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts.
P&L analysis and financial statement preparation: analyze profit & loss and prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and provide variance analysis.
Maintain strong documentation and adhere to controls and accounting standards throughout close.

Financial Analysis

Conduct in-depth financial analysis comparing actual performance vs budget and provide variance analysis.
Identify financial trends, opportunities, and potential risks to support divisional performance improvements.
Build clear variance commentary and actionable recommendations for leadership.

Operational Finance: Billing / Invoicing + AP/AR Oversight

Manage and process complex invoicing and billing transactions, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to policies.
Oversee and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, billing, collections support, and payment application.
Monitor aging, cash application, and working-capital KPIs; escalate risks and drive process improvements to reduce errors and cycle time.

Additional Tasks

Process Improvement & “Challenge with Backing”

Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.
Continuously review and enhance accounting procedures, controls, and systems to improve operational efficiency.
Challenge existing processes constructively by quantifying impact (time, risk, cost), using data and accounting guidance, and proposing implementable improvements.
Drive changes through to completion: align stakeholders, document procedures, and measure results post-implementation.

Preferred Tools / Systems

Experience with advanced ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite, SAP, etc.) NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel experience required (Macros, Power Query and Pivots etc)
Experience with Microsoft office Suite apps

About You

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, ACCA/CA preferred but not mandatory
4-5 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role
English proficiency (written + verbal) is essential — 8/10 or higher.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (UK GAAP/ASPE).
Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders; strong data storytelling / visualization skills.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Willing and able to challenge existing processes constructively, backed by data, accounting guidance, and clear reasoning.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Balance sheet reconciliations are clean, timely, and audit-ready, with fewer recurring issues.
Billing/invoicing and AP/AR processes run with improved accuracy, documentation, and cycle times.
Monthly reporting and variance analysis are reliable, insightful, and used by leaders to make decisions.
You proactively identify root causes, strengthen controls, and improve processes through automation/standardization.

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