Senior Associate, Business Performance

Job Summary: Support in preparing the overall business plan and forecasts for the organization, with focus on manpower planning, data analysis with end-users and business development activities. Furthermore, developing the monthly business performance review reports and presenting detailed variance analysis to management.General Responsibilities:Follow divisional policy, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all functional areas in line with group delegation ofauthority policy to ensure fulfilment of all relevant procedural/legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost-effective service in a consistent manner.Job Specific Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Budgeting: Preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts, and the development of multi-year business plansFinancial Modelling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, evaluate scenarios, and forecast financial performanceManpower Planning: Working closely with HR to develop the manpower plan and utilizing the staff cost models to generate the costing and analysisReporting & Insights: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual business performance review reports to senior leadership, highlighting key drivers of performanceBusiness Performance: Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide timely, clear and accurate recommendations supporting management decision making processManagement Accounting: Collecting, summarizing, monitoring and reporting regular and ad hoc financial & business performance analysis as per management needsFinancial Accounting & Reporting: Preparation of financial statements (P&L, Cashflow, Balance Sheet) and performing financial statement analysis, and full knowledge on IFRS and accounting principles & standardsBudget Control: Review and process company requests based on budget availability in line with the company DOA, priorities and in compliance with accounting standardsBusiness Development: Experience in business development and managing financial activities and relationships with subsidiaries and venturesData Consolidation: Collect end-user data at the time of the business plan and forecast cycles, ensuring completeness of the data and applying accurate financial statement mappingTeam Management: managing the assigned team members efficiently to deliver high-quality reports in a timely manner, in addition to mentoring and trainingEssential RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysisStrong understanding of IFRS and financial modellingExperience in Oracle Fusion system and EPM preferredACCA or CPA or CGMA certification preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Think cellExcellent communication skills and team collaboration.