senior financial analyst
mikano international limited
Total years of experience :7 years, 3 months
• Oversaw creation of Financial Analyst role from scratch to enhance financial controls and commercial performance.
• Project managed development of templates following extensive data gathering and dissemination.
• Aided strategic decision making via gathering and presentation of Management Information, reports, analysis and recommendations, including financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
• Tracked financial status by monitoring variances from plan.
• Identified and implemented cost reductions initiatives, resulting in 5% reduction in expenditure.
• Displayed significant versatility and a flair for adaptability while providing support to all internal departments, conducive to service excellence.
• Managed the accuracy of the accounts payable and receivables in order to make timely collections and payments.
• Analysed and delineated financial controls and operations while suggesting improvements.
• Prepared executive report benchmarking against industry norms and proposing corrective actions.
• Interpreted and communicated complex financial data to non-financial managers.
• Engaged and cultivated relationships with auditors.
• Carried out feasibility studies and financial modelling for any potential business opportunity
• Prepared ad-hoc analysis where needed.
• Analysed and interpreted company’s environment, performance and financial position to determine and mitigate risks and issue, including: fixed / intangible / other assets, liabilities, provisions, expenses and revenue.
• Gained exposure to multiple industries, including financial services, retail and banking.
• Led client and supplier follow up, NSSF, salary taxation and payroll.
• Conducted field work, coached members of Audit team and monitored their performance.
• Controlled daily entries, receipts, bank statements - maintained meticulous levels of attention to detail to ensure data integrity.
• Accurately managed stock, VAT, amortisation, credit and debit notes and bank reconciliation.
• Drafted audit report to represent an overview of financial position.
• Evaluated implementation and operating effectiveness of client internal controls following a thorough understanding of their business cycle.
• Forged, maintained and nurtured key internal / external relationships, conducive to both business development and service excellence.
• Completed company valuations and associated reporting.
"Financial Accounting & Reporting" :79/100 "Auditing and Attestation" :92/100 "Business Environment and concept" : 78/100 "Regulation": 84/100