Finance Officer (Accounting & Budgeting) at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Job Summary

The Finance Officer (Accounting & Budgeting) is actively involved in analyzing the Group's performance and creating various reports and presentations to support the Group's management in decision making; assisting subsidiaries and Group departments identify focus areas to improve performance; involvement in preparing the corporate plan and annual budgets; timely preparation of accurate and reliable monthly management accounts; financial management reporting; preparation of various financial reports, analyses and dashboards, board papers, presentations as well as covenant reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and create financial models and scenarios to support decision making.
• Report on financial performance and prepare regular management reviews for the Group.
• Analyze past performance, carry out variance analysis; identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Management and Board papers and PowerPoint Presentations.
• Prepare accurate and timely quarterly covenant Reports.
• Work closely with Accounting and Budgeting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support.
• Evaluate Group financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans, forecasts and corporate plan.
• Commentary on management accounts and PowerPoint Presentations to various internal committees.
• Forecast full year Group performance based on current performance.
• Analytical review and trend analysis.
• Recommend actions after analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Identify and recommend areas to drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards using the Corporate Financial Model.
• Assist Accounting and Budgeting unit in preparing annual budgets and corporate plans and carrying out mid-year/term reviews.
• Carry out profitability Analysis of Credit proposals for consideration at Corporate Credit Committee.
• In-house training of Group staff on financial modelling, forecasting and advanced Excel.
• Coordinate and ensure the Group's Funds and Asset Management entity audits are carried out within planned period and assist in preparation of the financial statements.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years relevant professional experience in accounting and budgeting positions in a busy commercial Grouping or Development Financial Institution environment. 
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects).
• Robust quantitative orientation with financial modelling knowledge, computer literacy and hands-on skills in enterprise resource planning systems (particularly SAP).
• Financial and accountancy knowledge and knowledge of IFRS.
• Results oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Proven organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational teams, deliver results and manage client relationships.
• Fluency in English is a requirement, and Knowledge of TDB Group's other working language (French) would be an added advantage.