Financial Analyst (Revenue Assurance) at Intelligra

Summary

• In this position, you will be responsible for all aspects of revenue assurance including reporting, advanced data analysis, leakage management, leakage prevention and business process change.
• He or she will monitor financial and operational metrics, work with other departments to implement best practices and define error resolution processes. This role requires a unique blend of business and technical skills to effectively drive the required activities.

Job Description

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
• Analyze financial data and create financial modelsto aid business decision making
• Maintain in-depth understanding of industry trends relative to revenue assurance practices. Implement quality assurance for all processes impacting revenue.
• Continuously work to understand and mitigate losses to ensure the highest levels of revenue recognition.
• Work with department heads and executives to maximize company profits by analyzing revenue data, tracking expenses, and devising business strategies to stay abreast of emerging technologies.
• Perform regular reconciliation and analysis of revenue streams.
• Monitor collection processes for accuracy.
• Work with management to formulate policies and procedures to Identify and block leakage and fraud gaps.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform data manipulation and analysis using tools such as Business Objects, SQL and MS-Access
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Analyze data/reports to identify opportunities and areas for improvement
• Initiate business process changes that may affect the company’s ability to identify, monitor or collect revenue (e.g., new system implementations/upgrades, new product roll outs, etc.).

Qualification

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field. Professional Qualification such as ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years proven work experience in a financial analyst/revenue assurance role (2 years must be in revenue assurance or billing and minimum of 3 years in a role where data analysis, data reconciliation and data presentation were required).

Skills and Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Ability to write advanced SQL and analyze large data sets
• Strong PC software application skills including spreadsheets, databases, word processing and presentation software
• Advanced level experience in developing business objects reports
• Analytical mind which is able to process information logically delivering value added analysis
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.