Business Finance Analyst

• Perform financial and accounting related activities in a timely manner
• Manage day to day operations to ensure the processes are executed within agreed SLAs
• Perform month end closing activities such as revenue accounting, expense accounting, account reconciliation, etc.
• Manage account payables and receivables activities, credit and collection activities
• Contribute to the preparation of the budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues and areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified
• Design and review fiscal policies
• Undertake regular self-assessments to ensure all new risks are actively managed and mitigated
• Work closely with Technology to ensure that systems are developed to accommodate regulatory requirements and process improvements
• Ensure all operational documentation is maintained and is best in class
• Ensure financial and accounting reports are prepared in accordance to bank/regulatory rules and regulations
• Maintain accurate financial data and reports for submission to senior management
• Address financial issues and inquiries in a timely manner
• Prepare daily cash flow reports and register all outstanding payment records
• Participate in regular audits and recommend corrective financial action plans
• Analytical review of the Financials for decision making
• Establishment of a properly staffed and appropriately trained Finance function
• Capture and share best- practice knowledge amongst the team
• Leverage in-house synergies through collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Keep abreast with global market trends and competitor strategies in key markets
• Create an environment that promotes collaborative learning and collective ownership of responsibilities
• Attract and retain best-in-class talent for key roles in their reporting structure
• Ensure adherence to benchmarks/processes set up for finalizing commercials and other key parameters

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