Financial Analyst at Design Union
Confidential
Victoria Island, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 5 days from now
Job description
## Title: Financial Analyst
Job Summary
A real estate company on Victoria Island is seeking a Financial Analyst who is a Chartered Accountant. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager, Finance & Administration and will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial analysis and strategic insights to support the company's growth and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct accurate financial analysis of the company's financial statements, budgets, and management reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews
- Explain and demonstrate the company's financial transactions and financial positions to stakeholders
- Provide management with forecasts and projections on company performance to support long-term financial growth strategies and business objectives
- Generate insights and recommendations on improving business operations, including cost reduction proposals and opportunities to increase operational efficiencies
- Develop financial models, including product profitability models by product line, to predict and assess financial performance
- Prepare and present periodic updates on project responsibilities as requested
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. (1st or 2nd Class Upper) in Accounting or Finance
- M.Sc. in Social Sciences or Management
- ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants) qualification
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in Financial Management
- Proficiency in enterprise-wide accounting applications such as SAGE or SAP
- Proficiency in MS Office packages and PowerPoint presentations
Required Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, people management, and negotiating abilities
- High awareness of quality issues and attention to detail
- Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and tact
- High level of sincerity and honesty with a pragmatic and proactive approach to business
- Ability to maintain confidentiality