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Financial analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Financial analysts are responsible for financial planning, analysis and projection for companies and corporations. They forecast future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects. Senior-level financial analysts work with Financial Controller and other executive-level team members to set company-wide investment direction and policies. The role of the Financial Analyst is to provide a high quality financial reporting to ensure business performance is optimized.  The key objectives are to (i) provide high quality and relevant financial support and business advice to the Financial Controller on various aspects of the business, (ii) optimize profitability and (iii) manage the daily financial operations. The Financial Analyst also assumes the overall governance of the Finance function across the Americas Region, working closely with the Finance team.

Essential Functions

The Financial Analyst is an important member and is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting of financial performance. In addition, the Financial Analyst will provide in-depth analysis and technical support to ensure financial statements are accurate always and in accordance with IFRS local GAAP rules.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
  • Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
  • Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
  • Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
  • Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
  • Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet reporting through detailed periodic reviews of all entities within the Region.
  • Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
  • Support budget / forecast planning in line with Group requirements.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet reporting through detailed periodic reviews of all entities within the Region.
  • Maintain internal control environment aimed towards strict compliance with IFRS, statutory accounting rules and RAK Logistics Group policies and procedures.
  • Manage the periodic audit process for all entities within the Region, as well as ensuring compliance with tax, legal and regulatory requirements as required by Group.
  • Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
  • Support budget / forecast planning in line with Group requirements.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Required Competencies/Skills:

  • Graduate caliber with a recognized accountancy qualification, with a likely minimum of 5+ years post qualified finance experience – with some years working in a commercial environment.
  • Exposure to all aspects of the Finance function, including accounting, financial analysis, consolidation and management/statutory reporting.
  • Expert knowledge of financial accounting and the ability to apply it to the business. Able to understand and identify solutions for technical issues is essential, with strong knowledge of (IFRS). 
  • Strong analytical skills, business acumen and a creative problem solver.
  • Experienced in the use of Accounting Programs, as well as proficient in the use of excel.
  • Time/Project Management, Meeting Deadlines. Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize.
  • Results orientated with a track record of delivering, problem-solving and identifying new ways of working.
  • Ability to build trusting and effective relationships with stakeholders and partners to effect business change.
  • Experience of working within a global group, sensitivity to cultural differences.
  • Effective communicator - written and spoken, with the ability to negotiate, influence and make decisions.
  • Enthusiastic, energetic, approachable, highly committed, with a positive can-do attitude and a high level of initiative.
  • Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Great presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational ability
  • Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
  • Willingness to work long hours, when necessary
  • Ability to work independently and with off-site team members, as well as with all levels of management