PremierCredit, Zambia’s fast growing and leading financial technology company is looking for a highly skilled Financial and Investment Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing financial and Investment data and developing profit-focused action plans, including trend forecasting and variance monitoring. Additionally, this person should be proficient in data visualization and modeling. The right financial and Investment analyst will have a desire to contribute from Day 1, helping us provide service that’s second to none.
Objectives of this role
- Monitor financial status by comparing datasets with projections
- Improve fiscal health with thorough analyses of financial data; develop deep, actionable insights to drive business performance by monitoring variances and identifying trends
- Develop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics and implement improvements as the business grows
- Develop business cases to support pricing decisions and create innovative strategies for cost reduction
- Establish and guide restructured cost analysis processes by using fresh policies and procedures
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Country CFO on various planning exercises, such as forecasting, budgets, profitability analysis, and reporting
- Assist in the monthly close process by analyzing trends and variances related to revenue, and compare and correct data to reconcile transactions
- Develop and maintain confidential, protected databases to monitor business performance, and provide management with insights into risks and opportunities
- Coordinate requirements for efficient, automated accounting to increase productivity and ensure verified backups
- Uphold standards through consolidation of quarterly reporting packages and thorough internal analysis of financial data
- Strive to advance personal skill set through networking, workshops, and other educational opportunities
Required skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance or related field
- Experience working as a financial analyst and or investment analyst
- Proficient with financial software applications
- Knowledge of statistical analysis processes and packagesOutstanding communication, reporting, and presentation skills
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Experience in financial forecasting and trend analytics
- Experience with revenue recognition software is a plus, as is experience with NetSuite and Salesforce
- Strong familiarity with accounting, tax, and e-commerce legislation
- Experience in a corporate finance setting
- Measurable financial planning and strategy capabilities
- History of standard development and implementation in a financial setting
All applications must be submitted on or before December 6, 2022. Interested candidates should forward their resume, and Cover Letter to the HR Manager at jobs@premiercredit.co.zm.
