Job Description

Ghana International Bank is a leading provider of specialised financial services to Africa's growing companies and institutions, by leveraging our UK presence, client-focused capabilities, and strong relationships with global financial institutions.

Summary Description of Role:

Assist in the preparation of Budget and periodic forecasts Support the FP&A team to conceptualise and define requirements for reports and other data needs. Preparation and distribution of internal documents/reports Gathering data, analysing data, producing reports and implementing recommendations. Prepare reports on financial performance tailored to the needs of management. Assist with compiling management information for product forecasting, budgeting and cost/benefit. Work to support the wider teams through weekly and monthly, analysis Organising invoices for authorisation and liaising with staff to ensure invoices are signed off on a timely basis Support delivery of the purchase to pay process including processing of invoices Supporting the Finance month / year end process. Ensure payment of suppliers on time and responding to any queries or issues. Support on ad hoc requests from Senior Managers

Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables:

Assist in preparing budget and forecast packs, evaluating current run-rates and anticipating trends. Monitoring the control framework in place to deliver accurate and timely internal reporting information Assist in preparation of board and management packs for the leadership team as required Flexible and adaptable, happy to work in dynamic environment where priorities shift and compete and business challenges arise Monitoring the control framework in place to deliver accurate and timely internal reporting information Documentation and update of purchase ledger procedures Such other duties and task as allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post

Important Relationships:

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst will have regular communication with the following:

Senior management Internal Stakeholders Internal / External auditors

Skills and Competencies:

Attention to detail, proactive, highly organised, and process-driven Able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business. Knowledge of Temenos (T24) system Analytical, methodical and highly numerate. Reliable, determined, hard-working and ambitious. Strong, positive interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills Proactive and inquisitive, seeking to learn and improve resources and processes to the benefit of the business Capable communicator, with the ability to both influence stakeholders and listen to feedback as required

Experience:

Basic knowledge of standard accounting activities; production of monthly reports, accruals, prepayments, and performance analysis Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records Knowledge and experience of banking products

Qualifications:

Fundamental accounting principles demonstrated by in-role experience and progress in studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

IT Skills:

Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel, Temenos and Trade Innovation Previous knowledge of working with Temenos banking system desirable.
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