Junior Financial Analyst at The OmniGroup

Job Purpose:

•  Responsible for assisting in the analyzing of the financial position of the company and recommending relevant policy actions by collecting, mining, monitoring, and studying data.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports
• With the help of computer spreadsheets, draw charts and graphs to illustrate technical reports
• Performs data entry, verification, and back-up; and maintain database
• Develops automated accounting applications to improve productivity
• Manages and coordinate the key financial measurements (revenue, gross profit, expense, and profit and cash), and also advise on cost reducing techniques
• Determine the prices at which securities should be offered and syndicated to the public
• Interprets data on yield, price future investment risk trends, stability, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs
• Monitor variances, track receivables, and follow up on discrepancies
• Conducts business studies, review accounts, vendor reports, contractual terms, prices, and market oscillations
• Recommends investments and timings; prepare action plans for investment using financial analysis
• Analyzes financial performance and develop forecast models
• Performs budget and cost analysis, reviewing and advisory of financial status
• Performs risk assessments and evaluation of due taxes
• Communicate or liaise with direct management, finance personnel and other analysts in meeting task assigned by the firm
• Presents verbal or oral reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and whole industries
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information, investment decisions, or any other tasks assigned by the organization

COMPETENCIES:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A University degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics or Accounting related field
• A professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA, ICA Gh. etc.)
• Industry experience
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience

TECHNICAL

• Must have requisite knowledge in accounting and also be abreast with the accounting standards such as IAS, IFRS etc.
• Ability to analyze financial issues.
• Ability to interpret financial reports
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and laws.
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good knowledge of the various accounting software

PERSONALITY

• High level integrity: Ability to handle clients, banks and company accounts confidential.
• Ability to take initiative with strong organization skills, with ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations.
• Knowledge of how company products works.