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Financial Analyst

Description

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We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data-based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements. The ideal candidate will be able to gather and analyze financial data, assess company's financial performance, identify trends, make forecasts, and recommend actions to optimize financial strategies. This role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable way.

Responsibilities

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  • Consolidate and analyze financial data
  • Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports
  • Develop financial models
  • Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions
  • Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
  • Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives
  • Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
  • Provide input into department’s goal setting process

Requirements

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  • Proven working experience as a Financial Analyst
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
  • Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
  • Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
  • Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
  • Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
  • BS degree in Finance, Economics or related field
  • Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
  • Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently

Potential interview questions

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  • How do you go about making a financial forecast?
  • Can you describe a time when you used data analysis to drive business improvement?
  • What financial software applications are you familiar with?
  • How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
  • Can you describe a time when you had to explain complex financial information to a non-financial audience?