Business & Data Analyst at Polaris Bank Limited

JOB OBJECTIVE(S)

• Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
• To ensure implementation and proper management of the division’s financial performance framework.
• To engage stakeholders periodically for scorecard review in line with changes in industry requirements, regulations, functions and competion and all other issues that may arise.
• To provide support for the division in reviewing its performance against bank and industry.
• To ensure the correctness of the division balances on the MIS (Management Information System) reporting application.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create budgets and forecasts for the directorate in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement variance analysis.
• Identify and collate appropriate data for performance measurement
• Generate and communicate business performance to end users.
• Hold robust financial/business performance dialogues.
• Resolution of all MIS and scorecard related issues with stakeholders
• Provide periodic competitive analysis for business unit.
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from Scorecards, MIS, Expense control, Budget of these BUs.
• Facilitate enlightenment/training sessions on scorecards and other Performance Initiatives.
• Identify and implement process efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Establish clear metrics, targets and accountabilities for all functions in the Directorate
• Leads the resolution of conflicts arising from Budget, MIS, Scorecards of these groups
• Ensure rewards, consequences and actions.
• Ensure proper management of adhoc assignments as may be determined by the Divisional Head.
• Ensure that information assets are classified according to the PolarisBank classification scheme.
• Ensure that information assets are properly labelled.
• Monitor the security condition of information assets.

EDUCATION 

• First Degree in Accounting, Statistics; Finance, Science or Engineering related programs.
• Master’s Degree/Professional certification in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Business Development Support or Strategic Planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• Experience in Performance Management.
• Five years industry experience and at least two years in a senior-level banking operations or performance monitoring position.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of banking operations, banking services/products, business processes, and performance management principles.
• Knowledge of Process Design and Implementation principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting, and performance measurement systems.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, and prepare performance reports, statements, and financial projections
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and concurrently manage several projects
• Ability to work with others and in teams
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings