Job Description
- Job purpose statement
The Analyst reports to the Strategy and planning Manager and is responsible for carrying out financial analysis deep-dive, providing management Information and Insights for strategic decision making. The analyst is responsible for conducting research, developing forecasts, and analyzing data to inform strategic decisions and help the organization achieve its goals.
- Key measurable goals
- Improve the Business Intelligence tools in line with business KPIs.
- Develop Decision Support Systems and dash boards
- Initiate /Participate/implement /Monitor – Business growth strategies
- Regular management reports -Accurate, Consistent and Informative
- Portfolio and business performance analysis.
- Support projects in the Finance Department
- Key responsibilities
- Revenue From Operations (RFO) and Mission Tracking, follow-up, and reporting:
- Strategic initiatives and Turnaround plan updates: Preparation of management reports including but not limited to OPS-COM, Banking Cluster, Trading update, Quarterly Business Review and Board Paper.
- Financial Modelling and Projections: To support decision-making and evaluate the potential impact of various strategic scenarios.
- Annual Business Planning: Assist in Preparing and Cascading the business plan across departments and branches.
- Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance and scenarios analysis.
- Monitor and analyses business performance based on financial metrics and KPIs to close possible performance gaps
- Finance Projects: Assist in the management of Finance projects and related Admin matters, monitor implementation of Regulators, Risk and Audit recommendations, maintain a well updated tracker for all finance activities
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Conduct market research and analysis to assess competitive landscapes, industry trends, growth opportunities, and market trends impacting the company.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
- Relationships
- Leadership team
- All Departments.
- Branch Network
- AML and Compliance
- Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transactions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
- Implementing and enforcing the board approved AML, KYC & CFT policy in as far as is applicable within my area of responsibility
- Specification
Education
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
Desirable
Master’s degree in business or finance or Banking Qualifications.
Knowledge And Skills
- System design and Development Skills
- Report writing and analytical skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Strong experience with financial statements and financial modelling
- R and Python Programming Language skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior experience in SQL and/or Excel VBA
- Knowledge of financial modelling
- International Accounting Standards
- Business Management Knowledge
- T24 super user
- D365 Knowledge
- Power Bi knowledge
Experience
At least 3 years working experience in a financial institution or a business consulting with exposure to strategic planning, and financial analysis.
Experience in accounting systems, budget and financial planning.
Personal Attributes
- Project Management skills
- Demonstrate leadership abilities
- Analytical with incisive attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across multiple functions and levels within the organization.
- Confidence, Integrity, and diligence
- Good negotiation skills
Physical demands
None
Translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications that undergo business stakeholder review.
Responsibilities
Analysis of “As Is” and “To Be”
Support and contribute to the documentation of “as is” and “to be” processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the “to be” capability to record accurately the change required.
Business Case
Contribute information and analysis to support the development and review of business cases.
Business Requirements Identification
Support collection of business requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Database Specifications
Provide information and comments on suitability during the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
Enterprise Business Analysis
Identify opportunities for process or procedural improvement, and design improved solution alternatives.
Feasibility Studies
Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
Horizon Scanning
Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues.
Requirements Management
Identify, elicit, and document user/project requirements, using appropriate modeling technique, if required. Analyze requirements and validate with original users, eliminating confusion. Outline verification criteria to ensure requirements are met. Maintain documentation and traceability throughout project.
Culture of Innovation
Support a culture of innovation by contributing to solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration; help in setting up and monitoring idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.
Documentation and Backup
Draft and maintain basic technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and create backup files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Skills
Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Business Case Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements Elicitation, Current State Assessment, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Gaps Analysis, Readiness Assessments, Requirements Development, Solution Analysis, User Requirements Documentation
Competencies
Action Oriented
Business Insight
Cultivates Innovation
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Nimble Learning
Optimizes Work Processes
Education
Bachelors Degree (B)
Closing Date
18 February 2025 , 23:59
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