Finance Associate at Descasio Limited

Descasio Limited - One of Africa's fastest-growing and leading technology solutions provider, with a team of highly skilled and certified technology professionals committed to and passionate about delivering value to small, medium and large sized businesses across all industries.

We focus on implementing tailored digital transformation solutions that match each businesses' needs and ambitions by supporting them to achieve lower operational costs, improved productivity, standardised processes, data security, competitive market offerings and high customer engagement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Assist in Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis by reviewing and interpreting financial statements, identifying key financial trends, and assessing the company's financial performance.
• Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Assist in Data Gathering: Collect and organize financial data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular financial reports and dashboards to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and areas of concern.
• Assist in Variance Analysis: Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations for discrepancies, helping management understand financial performance.
• Assist in Financial Modeling: Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, investment decisions, and strategic planning.
• Assist in Cost Analysis: Analyze cost structures and cost drivers, offering insights into cost optimization opportunities.
• Assist in Market Research: Monitor industry and market trends to assess their potential impact on the organization's financial performance.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Assist with special financial projects and ad hoc analysis as required by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economic or related discipline
• 0 - 2 years of experience with a modern knowledge of accounting framework.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and perform financial calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and financial ratios.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey financial information effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to think critically.
• Knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems) is a plus but not mandatory for entry-level positions.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing financial environments and business needs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Finance Associate" as the subject of the mail.