Our client’s principal activity is to act as CAT dealer for 11 territories in West Africa. Based in Mauritius, they are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst.

Our client’s principal activity is to act as CAT dealer for 11 territories in West Africa. Based in Mauritius, they are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst.

TASK/RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Reconciliation

• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations for parts and machines.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Report stock values by location to management monthly.

Budgeting

• Gather and analyze departmental information for annual budget forecasts.
• Present budget forecasts to stakeholders.

Margin Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly margin reports for parts and machines.
• Analyze margin variations and contributing factors.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Commercial teams for margin validation.
• Maintain records of contracts, CBU, and related documents.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support: ensure correct usage of analytic codes.
• Perform sequence checks on sales invoices.
• Support audits with relevant financial data and documentation.
• Reconcile and process balance sheet items (e.g. C36 receivables, cost of sales provisions).
• Handle FX adjustments (hedging vs IE rate).
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for process improvements.
• Supervise subordinates and provide necessary support.
• Reconcile purchase and sales figures monthly on an invoice basis.
• Ensure timely task completion per management deadlines.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Partly ACCA qualified – Level 2 & 3
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience of working in a similar position

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently and responsively under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office and financial databases
• Team player with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of the African market is an advantage

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

• Close attention to detail
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to solve problems
• Organizational and multitasking abilities

We reserve the right: 

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview. 
• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.