Business Analyst at Welcome2Africa

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)

Description

• We are currently looking for an Investment Analyst to support our next phase of growth, of which entails strengthening our investment and trade facilitation services and initiatives whilst also providing additional services such as project management, market entry research services, data mapping, and bespoke trainings and events - targeted at the international community, whilst maintaining a viable presence in Nigeria - where we operate from.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Analysts conduct market analyses, analysing both product lines and the overall profitability of the business. In addition, they develop and monitor data quality metrics and ensure business data and reporting needs are met. Strong technology, analytical and communication skills are must-have traits.

A Business Analyst job description typically includes:

• Creating a detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities and solutions for a business
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Planning and monitoring
• Financial modelling
• Variance Analysis
• Pricing
• Reporting
• Defining business requirements and reporting them back to stakeholders
• In addition to performing financial and operational modelling, a Business Analyst is expected to develop new models that underpin sound business decisions. A Business Analyst job description should recognise the streamlining and improving of internal and external reporting. The role should also call for a strong understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements as well as plenty of experience in forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis combined with understanding of key performance indicators.
• provide financial insights that help the decision-making process, and align capital and resource allocation within the business budget. The Business Analyst should also drive fresh initiatives for financial planning and business intelligence systems.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 3 - 5 years.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with senior decision-makers
• Strong communication / interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical background
• Advanced Excel skills
• Should possess business planning skills including financial modeling and budgeting. Should have a proven ability to achieve and surpass targets.
• Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy required to work with minimal supervision at times
• Capable and friendly with strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.