Project Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION  Position- Project Lead – Financial Reporting & Analysis Role PurposeLead and oversee a team responsible for the collection, input, validation, review, and analysis of historical financial data. Ensure that financial information used in reporting, financial models, analytical matrices, and ratio analysis is accurate, consistent, complete, and traceable to reliable source documents.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the team responsible for historical financial data collection and input from financial statements, annual reports, filings, and other relevant sources.Review and validate financial data entered databases, templates, financial models, and reporting tools.Ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriate classification of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow data.Review financial models for accuracy of historical inputs, formulas, linkages, classifications, and consistency with source financial statements.Review of financial matrices, trend analysis, and key financial ratios.Investigate unusual movements, inconsistencies, missing information, and discrepancies in historical financial data.Maintain clear documentation and audit trails linking analytical outputs to original financial sources.Allocate work, monitor deliverables, review team output, and ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines.Train and develop team members on financial statements, accounting concepts, financial modelling, data validation, and analytical techniques.Establish and improve standard operating procedures, review checklists, quality controls, and data-management processes.Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased reporting efficiency.Coordinate with Finance, Research, Data, Technology, and other stakeholders to resolve data and reporting issues.Key DeliverablesHistorical Financial Data | Financial Models | Reporting Databases | Financial Matrices | Ratio Analysis | Reconciliations | Quality-Control Reviews | Trend & Variance AnalysisKey Performance IndicatorsAccuracy and completeness of financial dataFirst-time-right / error rateTimely completion of projects and deliverablesAccuracy of financial models and analytical outputsQuality and consistency of ratio analysisReconciliation and source-data traceabilityReduction in errors and reworkTeam productivity and developmentProcess improvement and automation initiativesQualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related field.6–8 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, financial modelling, investment research, accounting, or financial data management.Prior experience in team leadership, financial model review, and historical financial data analysis preferred.Core SkillsFinancial Statement Analysis | Financial Modelling | Data Validation | Financial Reporting | Ratio Analysis | Advance Excel | Reconciliation | Quality Control | Team Leadership | Project Management | Process Improvement