Financial Analyst

Location: To work from Home (with oversight of Bahrain, KSA, UAE, and future regions)

Reports to: Finance Manager

Role Overview

• The job holder is responsible for facilitating production of accurate and timely information. Due to the dynamic business environment, the job holder constantly strives out for improvements in reporting to ensure reliable, relevant and accurate information is available and reported. The biggest challenge is to ensure reliable and appropriate information is provided, adhering to stringent deadlines.

Job Description:

1. Perform business analysis tasks on the most complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders to explore all possible solution angles through feasibility studies,
2. Recommend and participate in the design and implementation of standards, tools and methodologies, share best practice, lessons learned and constantly update understanding based on changing technologies, practice, and knowledge.
3. Assist in preparation of Forecasts, Budget, Strategic reviews and project feasibility statements
4. Assist in introducing flashcards, dashboards and monthly performance reports
5. Maintain cash flow planning and ensure the availability of accurate data to Management
6. Ensure Budget controls over the actuals.
7. Assist in statutory & internal auditing
8. Participate on ad-hoc tasks when needed, and take the lead on any clearing-related functional requirements.
9. Perform daily P&L monitoring for ABC Bahrain including analysis of variance in coordination with appropriate persons in operations, business units and Group Finance
10. Assist in preparation, consolidation and monitoring of MIS reports of Financial Performance (Group, WB and Treasury) on a monthly basis
11. Assist in analyzing performance to ensure integrity of the reports and accuracy of the data. Highlight critical issues and escalate for resolution on a timely basis
12. Assist in data collation from core systems, external systems and preparation of adhoc. analysis of financial information as required
13. Support preparation of cost allocation and the monitoring of FTP methodology and assist with implementation of changes as required
14. Any other activity as advised by the Head of department on time to time basis.

Qualifications:

B.Com, BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.

PreferredL

• Good understanding of the Accounting ERPs
• Familiarity on Transaction processing from accounting and reporting perspective.
• Advance PC skills, particularly MS Office
• Good Communications/interpersonal skills
• Good degree of analytical and problem solving skills
• Basic understanding of IFRS requirements

Not less than 3 years of experience in accounting / finance analyst.