PremierCredit, Zambia’s fast growing and leading financial technology company is looking for a highly skilled Financial and Investment Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing financial and Investment data and developing profit-focused action plans, including trend forecasting and variance monitoring. Additionally, this person should be proficient in data visualization and modeling. The right financial and Investment analyst will have a desire to contribute from Day 1, helping us provide service that’s second to none.

Objectives of this role

• Monitor financial status by comparing datasets with projections
• Improve fiscal health with thorough analyses of financial data; develop deep, actionable insights to drive business performance by monitoring variances and identifying trends
• Develop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics and implement improvements as the business grows
• Develop business cases to support pricing decisions and create innovative strategies for cost reduction
• Establish and guide restructured cost analysis processes by using fresh policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Country CFO on various planning exercises, such as forecasting, budgets, profitability analysis, and reporting
• Assist in the monthly close process by analyzing trends and variances related to revenue, and compare and correct data to reconcile transactions
• Develop and maintain confidential, protected databases to monitor business performance, and provide management with insights into risks and opportunities
• Coordinate requirements for efficient, automated accounting to increase productivity and ensure verified backups
• Uphold standards through consolidation of quarterly reporting packages and thorough internal analysis of financial data
• Strive to advance personal skill set through networking, workshops, and other educational opportunities

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance or related field
• Experience working as a financial analyst and or investment analyst
• Proficient with financial software applications
• Knowledge of statistical analysis processes and packagesOutstanding communication, reporting, and presentation skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience in financial forecasting and trend analytics
• Experience with revenue recognition software is a plus, as is experience with NetSuite and Salesforce
• Strong familiarity with accounting, tax, and e-commerce legislation
• Experience in a corporate finance setting
• Measurable financial planning and strategy capabilities
• History of standard development and implementation in a financial setting