Senior Business Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main job purpose is to provide strong analytical review process on financial variance and ensure effective internal controls are in place.
As a strategic business partner to the country providing strategic financial analysis to optimize business performance.

ENVIRONMENT
Ipsos is one of the largest global market research company with offices in 88 countries and insightful expertise across many research specializations. The company combines best in class global research capabilities with personalized services, local knowledge and the flexibility to create teams and processes that meet clients' specific requirements.
OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY 
 Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, job costing & profitability review, contract review and client negotiation to assist in strategic decision making
 Identify and analyze key performance drivers of the business and generate reports for decision making
 Conduct meetings on findings to improve MIS compliance to the business unit leaders
 Responsible for monthly business and financial management reporting
 Build rapport with business unit leaders in order to obtain accurate information and act as a key contributor in business planning and analysis
 Provide technical guidance or coaching and allocating work to others with minor supervision role.
 Able to drive fresh initiatives for financial planning and business intelligence systems

COMPETENCIES
 At least a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
 Preferably with professional accounting qualifications (CPA/CIMA/CA/ACCA) etc
 Minimum 6 years of audit/ commercial experience
 Those with costing background or analytical experiences will be an added advantage.
 Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
 People skills, experience in motivating and coaching
 Detail oriented;
 Adaptability to fast moving working environment;
BACKGROUND
Skills/Knowledge:
 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Power Point
 Familiar with ERP systemQualifications:
 Minimum Degree in Accounting / Finance
 MIA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent