Assistant Manager/Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

ROLE OVERVIEWThe role will be responsible for supporting the Company's financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities. The role assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, provides financial analysis and insights to management, coordinates statutory audit requirements, and ensures accurate and timely reporting to the holding company. The role works closely with management, external auditors, and other stakeholders to support the Company's financial and business objectivesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the preparation of the Company’s annual budget and periodic financial forecast.Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify and explain key variances.Prepare financial analysis and update of business insights for management.Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit process.Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the holding company.Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial information in accordance with group reporting requirements.Respond to financial and reporting queries from the holding company.Identify and implement process improvements.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an advantage.Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, management reporting, financial reporting, or audit-related functions.Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory audit processes.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Detailed-oriented with strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Experience in group reporting, management reporting and working with holding company reporting requirements will be an added advantage