About the Role:
The role is responsible in supporting the budgeting process, financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
What will you do:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the annual budgeting cycle and ensure timely submission of required inputs
- Coordinate with departments to gather data and validate assumptions
- Prepare and update financial forecasts (monthly/quarterly)
- Support variance analysis between actual, budget, and forecast
- Ensure data consistency and alignment with business inputs
Management Reporting
- Prepare monthly management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Compile and analyse financial performance against budget and prior periods
- Provide basic insights and commentary on variances
- Support preparation of ad-hoc reports requested by management
Financial Analysis
- Perform basic cost analysis and support business case evaluations
- Assist in financial modelling and data analysis
- Support scenario analysis to highlight key trends and variances
Governance & Control
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Maintain proper documentation and working files
- Support improvements in reporting processes
- Assist in audit requirements (internal & external)
General
- The duties and responsibilities outlined above may evolve over time without altering the overall nature or seniority of the role.
- The job holder may also be required to undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Immediate Leader or Head of Division consistent with the role's scope and level of authority.
Skills and experience you possess:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any relevant field.
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) are an added advantage.
- At least 1 year experience in budgeting, reporting, or financial planning, preferably in banking / financial services.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Proficient in financial modelling and MS Excel.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
