Senior Banking Officer at Dwight Patterson Consultants

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control the analysis and evaluation of subsidiaries’
• performance to provide information for management decision making
• Analyze monthly financial performance to identify the key drivers, and economic and accounting implications
• Develop management information report framework, including model for data and information gathering across the business
• Interface with credit rating agencies, bankers, consultants, etc. on operational reviews
• Carry out review of operating expenditure items in income statements on a monthly basis
• Conduct variance analysis to assess business performance noting major deviations from plan and risk areas
• Identify key environmental drivers and understand their impact upon business strategies and decisions
• Adjust financial records and shows discipline and sound judgment in recognizing where adjustments need to be made.
• Utilize business unit reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting and implement processes to deliver management information according to the reporting cycle.
• Perform month end close activities and provide accurate and timely financial submissions
• Ensure proper maintenance of the organization’s chart of accounts
• Apply relevant standards to prepare portfolio /fund reports including financial, operational, and management reports on fund/portfolio
• Ensure timely generation of periodic profit reports for use by Management for strategic decision making
• Monitor and review operational plans and procedures for compliance.
• Ensure conformance of all reports with IFRS and corporate accounting policies and principles
• Manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Keep up to date with any regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organization.

What we are looking for

• A first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other numerate discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA.
• Eight (8) years relevant experience
• Practical knowledge of local and international accounting and financial reporting standards and practices
• Proven ability to interpret financial statement and apply a broad perspective in summarizing results
• Demonstrated integrity and maturity in handling confidential information
• In depth knowledge, understanding and experience in interpreting, utilizing, and applying IFRS accounting rules and regulations to business scenarios
• Sound awareness/ understanding of trends and recent developments in the industry
• Strong financial and trend analysis/ budgeting/ forecasting and reporting knowledge
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills