Finance Roles at Connect Rail Services Limited

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Summary

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data-based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.

Job Description

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior management based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
• Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a finance analyst
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

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Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.

The individual will be responsible for determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans as well as obtaining, analyzing and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc. Internal Audit will deliver independent, objective assurance and advisory/consulting services designed to add value and improve our client's operations and financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues
• Visiting company locations to verify sales figures and adherence to financial controls
• Test of controls which include understanding the business process, performing walk-through based on company control procedures and validation of adherence to procedure by staff
• Performing verification on each financial statement line item. Vouching of support documents and documenting as appropriate using the defined audit process
• Performing analytical review procedures to address all financial statement assertions
• Carrying out monthly audit review of financial statements prepared by accounts
• Partaking in periodic stock taking exercise at all company locations
• Performing vendor compliance review procedures and other agreed upon procedures as agreed with the client.
• No supervisory responsibilities but provides guidance/mentoring to new team members

Qualifications/Requirement

• B.Sc/HND (Minimum of Upper Credit) in Accounting or other related Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an internal auditor
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and Accounting/Auditing software (particularly Peach-tree)
• Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Capable of undertaking financial administration.Inter

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Job Summary

As a key member of the Management team, the  Accountant will report to the board of directors and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The Head Accountant will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
•  Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Qualifications and Requirements:

•    BSc Degree with a minimum of 2.2.
•    Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN Certified).
•    Knowledge of IFRS
•    MBA is highly desirable.
•    5+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a structured company.

 Personal Attributes:

•  Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
•   Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
•    High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
•   PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting software is preferred.