Senior Finance Analyst

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for day-to-day financial activities, accurate recording and reporting of bank transactions, budget control, and supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Control financial resources and ensure transactions, systems, and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Handle financial analysis and reporting, taxation, insurance, credit control, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, and cost control.
• Advise management on financial matters and the impact of laws and regulations.
• Work with Finance Analysts and Managers on budgets, financial reports, and day-to-day General Ledger reviews.
• Monitor cost-centre budgets and discuss identified variances with cost-centre owners.
• Ensure vendor invoices and staff claims are processed within agreed turnaround times.
• Maintain records for easy reference and audit purposes.
• Resolve stakeholder queries involving General Ledger access, refunds, and reversals.
• Follow up receivable accounts and clear outstanding items from Suspense General Ledgers.
• Support Finance Analysts in understanding finance processes, procedures, and departmental objectives.
• Assist Managers in monitoring the Finance Risk Register.
• Support compliance with finance processes, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Good understanding of financial control and management.
• Strong knowledge of financial management and financial accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems.
• Knowledge of the Flexcube system.
• Strong information monitoring, decision-making, communication, customer focus, change management, and work management skills.
• CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is an added advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business Studies is an added advantage.
• Relevant banking certification(s) are an added advantage.