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

• 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