Finance Assistant

The role is responsible for analyzing financial data and supporting management in making strategic business decisions . The person ensures the company remains financially healthy by monitoring performance, identifying risks, and providing insights for growth and cost control.

Requirements

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze current and historical financial data.
• Prepare financial reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Track performance against budget and forecast.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting process.
• Work with department heads to estimate revenues and expenses.
• Update financial forecasts based on market conditions.

Variance & Trend Analysis

• Compare actual results vs. budget/forecast.
• Identify financial trends and unusual variances.
• Recommend corrective actions.

Financial Modelling & Strategy Support

• Build financial models in Excel.
• Conduct scenario analysis (best case, worst case, expected case).
• Support decision-making for investments or expansion.

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Profitability Analysis

• Analyze profit by product, service line, or customer segment.
• Turn data into actionable insights.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Support internal and external audits.
• Review financial data accuracy.

Period-End Closing

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure financial data is accurate before reports are finalized.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of finance experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modelling, dashboards)
• Understanding of GAAP principles
• Good business acumen
• Ability to present financial insights to senior management