Finance Analyst

Myrtle Management Consultants RC1083018 is proudly an indigenous African company set up with the objective to be the preferred and reliable partner in core business management processes. As part of our key focus, we aim to support our clients to achieve a synergy between people, system and processes. Incorporated in 2012, Myrtle is a fast-growing firm, with a dynamic, insightful and professional leadership team.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description

• Interpretation and analysis of financial data
• Developing financial models that forecast business outcomes and profits
• Preparing accounting and other required reports and projections based on the analysis performed.
• Developing automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data.
• Preparing of investment memorandum
• Daily entry of transactions into ERP
• Preparation of invoices and purchase orders
• Management of account receivables and payables
• Evaluating historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial condition
• Reviewing term sheets
• Preparing and presenting PowerPoint slides
• Investment and Business plan review and update
• Contribute to providing appropriate monitoring tools to management
• Assist in producing rolling forecast to determine and take corrective action
• Delivering appropriate management information and reporting (financial data) ensuring data availability for presentations, ensuring compliance and consistency in group reporting
• Follow-up variance: ensuring and analyzing deviation versus budget in coordination with operational stakeholders of his scope
• Data Quality analysis every month ensures accurate and reliable data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or any business-related degree;
• ACA / CIMA, CFA; IT Knowledge
• 3 – 7 years of working experience in Consulting, Finance & Accounting, or Business Analytics.
• Experience working with one of the Big 4 is a plus or an asset.
• Additional Certificates and/or diplomas in Business / Data. Analytics are an added advantage

Required Competencies:

• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Data Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Information Systems
• Risk Management
• Stress Management
• Networking
• Risk Management
• Stress Management
• Communication