Finance Analyst Full Time

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department/Unit: Accounts
Industry: Commodity trading (Exports)
Directly Reports to: Assistant Finance Manager
Internal Interactions: Mid-Level Managers
External Interactions: Vendors, Regulatory Bodies, External Inspectors/Consultant

Brief Job Overview

• We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team, a mid-level experienced candidate. Who will support the Finance/Accounts Unit with the task of guiding businesses and individuals in decisions about spending money to attain profit?
• You will analyse data, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide recommendations to stakeholders/Firms.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Finance Analyst Ensures general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.
• Institutes policies and procedures capable of protecting the business resources against waste, fraud, and inefficiency.
• Maintains procedures to establish tight control over cash transactions.
• Ensures timely follow up of accounts receivable and payable.
• Evaluates & implements internal and external audit recommendations & provides feedback to management on results.
• Implements budget and forecast preparation schedule by collecting relevant business data and projections from the line departments and provide relevant analyses and feedback.
• Provides support, service and advice in all finance matters to the company’s management.
• Exercises budgetary controls, accounting & physical controls and credit controls as per laid down procedures and asset management.
• Maintains an effective involvement and understanding of the business to contribute to key business decisions within the Company through financial advice and expertise.
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Identify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
• A qualified chartered accountant with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing/export Industry
• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
• ICAN/ ACCA Professional Membership is required.
• Must be able to use modern accounting software.

Required Competence:

• Technical Accounting Skills.
• Mastery of Accounting Principles
• Proven work experience as a Finance Analyst or similar role
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Relevant training and certifications.
• Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@neveah.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.