Financial Analyst And System Support

Taaleem

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Financial Analyst & IT System Support professional. This dual role requires a proactive problem-solver who can support our financial analysis while also ensuring our IT systems run smoothly.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Analyst

• Assist in preparation of monthly reporting and quarterly investors reporting and perform variance analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes by collecting data from different departments.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with financial reporting team/auditors for internal audit, yearend audit or any other compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information and insights.
• Preparation of banking documents for project finance.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and presentations.

IT System Support:

• Systematic monitoring and control of budgetary activities (budget release, budget phasing, handling budget related queries etc.) across 03 software s (NetSuite, NSPB and Pyango).
• Facilitate and test the deployment of new workflows, such as the budget transfer process in Pyango.
• Provide technical support to school administration teams to resolve Pyango system errors and issues.
• Maintain accurate budget data through regular data loading, rollovers, additions, and corrections.
• Support schools and related stakeholders with any budget/actual related queries.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience: Two to three years of experience in a financial analyst, accounting, or similar role. Experience of the international education sector is desirable but not essential.

Competencies:

Strong analytical, mathematical, communication and writing skills.

Microsoft skills: Excel (V lookup, Pivot table, financial functions), Word and PPT.

Familiarity with financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.

Ability to discuss and influence effectively at all levels.

Excellent collaborative skills and able to quickly establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Attributes:

Finance acumen to enhance balance sheet, P&L management.

Highly numerate.

Flexible and able to manage tight deadlines.

Positive and hands-on attitude (Strong interpersonal skills).