Senior Finance Analyst

at  Mott MacDonald

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Good working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards/local statutory legislation
• Good understanding of the local tax regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing finance processes, policies and templates.
• Adapt in handling relations with relevant finance authorities, service providers, and banks.
• Understanding the concepts of due diligence, value for money, ethics and transparency.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Local language.
• A good communicator with strong relationship building skills, reliable and a team player.
• Demonstrable ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Pro-actively raise issues with management and resolve identified problems.
• Ability to undertake periodic travel to provincial/district offices (if required).
• Enough experience and confidence to be able to challenge project management when required.

REQUIRED ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Educated to a Chartered Accountant or technical equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA etc) with 3 years+ relevant experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Good understanding and hands on working experience of tax and statutory regulations.
• Previous experience in preparation of Financial Statements as per IFRS, Tax and other filings.
• Experience with small company accounts systems
• Experience with an ERP (SAP, Oracle, Deltek) would be beneficial.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF ROLE:

• Execute accurate reporting that enables sound analysis and financial recommendations.
• Provide insights into business performance vs. competitor and industry trends.
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Comply with national and local financial regulations by studying existing and proposed legislation.