Financial Analyst - Ibeju/Lekki

Financial Analyst job description
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rnFinancial Analyst Responsibilities
rnInclude:
rn Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
rn Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
rn Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
rnfinancial analyst job description
rnJob brief
rnWe are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.
rnResponsibilities
rn Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
rn Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
rn Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
rn Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
rn Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
rn Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
rn Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
rn Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
rn Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
rn Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
rn Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
rnRequirements:-
rn Proven working experience as a finance analyst
rn Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
rn Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
rn Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
rn Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
rn Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
rn BS degree in Finance, Economics or related field