Financial Analyst

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, analysis, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in P&L and Balance Sheet analysis, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and IFRS standards . Experience within the banking or financial services sector is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports . • Perform detailed P&L and Balance Sheet analysis , identifying key variances and trends. • Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis . • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with IFRS and applicable accounting standards . • Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and analytical insights for senior stakeholders. • Investigate financial variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations. • Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities . • Review financial data and perform reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Risk, Operations, and Business teams to gather and validate financial information. • Assist with financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business decisions. • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency. • Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.

Requirements • Mandatory Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline . • 4–8 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or management accounting. • Strong hands-on experience in P&L and Balance Sheet analysis . • Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles . • Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis . • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. • Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial analysis and reporting. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Preferred Experience • Prior experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated financial institutions . • Exposure to banking products, financial operations, or regulatory reporting. • Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, or BI platforms . • Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CFA is an advantage.

Financial Analysis | P&L Analysis | Balance Sheet Analysis | Financial Reporting | IFRS | Budgeting & Forecasting | Variance Analysis | Financial Modelling | Reconciliation | Excel | Banking & Financial Services