Business Analyst at Dentsu

Job Description:

 Key Accountabilities                                                                                                                             

• Analysis of all group financial information, including development of analysis tools
• Ratio analysis, budget/forecast/actual comparisons and analysis
• Commentary and investigation on variances
• Monthly and quarterly submissions of SSA Group numbers (on BPC) to Global group reporting team.
• Budget and forecast report submissions for SSA group, including assistance with the generation and collation of budget/forecast information from the relevant parties
• Driving improvements to streamline and enhance efficiencies within the reporting process
• Client profitability reporting (CPS) submissions to Group reporting team
• Weekly Cash Reports - compilation and submission to Global reporting team (for SSA Group)
• Drive the cash flow forecasting and cash management processes within the SSA group
• Management of forward exchange contracts and related process
• General administration of all treasury matter s and banking facilities
• Assistance with Audit administration
• Assisting and training of staff regarding ad hoc queries
• Monthly actual, quarterly reforecasts and annual budget of profit and loss, and balance sheet reporting for entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Review figures to ensure accurate, valid, and complete profit and loss, and balance sheet figures within the region.
• Tracking of actual versus budget results and identifying reasons for fluctuations. 
• Client profitability analysis of various clients.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations of entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Ad-hoc accounting assistance and problem solving to the African Markets.
• Reconciliation and reporting of inter-company balances throughout the Dentsu group structure.
• Performing IFRS based calculations.
• Reviewing and reporting of taxation for entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Various reconciliations between statutory accounts and reporting figures.
• Liaising with external auditors to complete the audit process.
• Lead the implementation of new systems and provide training to users.
• Foreign exchange analysis of entities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Collaboration with financial managers to improve financial and reporting processes to improve KPI’s.
• Assisting Group Financial Controller with month end and ad hoc group reports.

Professional Skills                                                                                                                               

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Qualified CIMA
• Effective time management skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize
• Detail oriented
• Immaculate interpersonal skills
• Self-esteem, confidence and strength of character – assertive without being aggressive
• Able to work as an individual and within a flexible team
• Quick to learn, and keen to develop – there will be plenty of opportunity!
• Ability to influence people to provide what you require while maintaining good relationships
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Analytical
• Accuracy and Diligence
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Navision (advantageous)
• Communication skills – dealing with clients and other departments
• Able to use initiative