Financial Analyst

About the Role

SAAS Properties seeks a Financial Analyst to assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts. The position involves supporting the monthly close procedure, offering financial insights to senior management, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to align financial plans with organizational strategies and perform variance analysis.
• Contribute to monthly closing tasks including preparing profit and loss statements, calculating accruals, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Compile and deliver financial reports monthly for senior management, providing thorough commentary on performance metrics, potential risks, and opportunities.
• Generate regular sales reporting and perform ad-hoc analyses to aid business decision-making, including comparisons between budget and actual rates.
• Support cost control functions by monitoring capital expenditures, checking budget availability, and ensuring accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Assist in external audit processes, ensuring adherence to IFRS standards, internal controls, and VAT regulations.
• Participate in management information system (MIS) reporting and collaborate with different teams on business initiatives.
• Use Oracle NetSuite to maintain data quality and facilitate reporting workflows.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent field.
• Between three to five years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning & analysis, or accounting roles.
• Mandatory prior experience working within a real estate development environment.
• Progress towards CPA, ACCA, or CMA certifications is an advantage.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards and VAT compliance.
• Experience using Oracle NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills coupled with keen attention to detail.