Management Analytics Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Management Analytics Officer is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial transactions, disbursements, and operational expenditures to ensure they are legitimate, reasonable, properly supported, and compliant with company policies and approval authorities.
• The role provides management with independent analysis and strategic insights to promote financial discipline, enhance internal controls, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• This position serves as an independent analytical function that helps management ensure company funds are spent prudently, transactions are properly supported and authorized, and financial resources are used efficiently and in accordance with company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review financial transactions, payment requests, and disbursements to verify their legitimacy, accuracy, and business necessity.
• Analyze expenditures to determine whether costs are reasonable, justified, and aligned with approved budgets and company objectives.
• Evaluate supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify unusual, duplicate, excessive, or potentially fraudulent transactions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct financial and operational analytics to identify spending trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and dashboards highlighting key findings, exceptions, and recommendations for management.
• Monitor adherence to approval limits, procurement policies, and internal control procedures.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Internal Audit, and business units to clarify transactions and resolve discrepancies
• Assist in developing and enhancing analytical tools, reporting frameworks, and internal control mechanisms.
• Perform special reviews, investigations, and management-directed analyses as required.
• Support management in evaluating the financial impact of operational decisions and business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, audit, accounting, internal controls, management reporting, or business analytics.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and corporate governance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and identify anomalies or trends.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional judgment.