Finance Data & Reporting Analyst
P. M. Renaissance · Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Human Resources Services · 2-10 employees
About the role
The analyst is responsible for producing accurate financial reports, developing automated dashboards, and analyzing variances between budgets and actual performance. They will maintain data integrity and provide business insights to support management decision-making.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in financial reporting or data analysis. Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and ERP systems is essential, while professional qualifications like ACCA or CIMA are an advantage.
Benefits
Full description
FINANCE DATA & REPORTING ANALYST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Tema
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports To: Finance Manager
Benefits: Transport allowance, Lunch, Private medical insurance, 13th Month
Our client is one of the leading agro-processing companies in Ghana and across Africa.
Scope
The Data & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for producing accurate financial reports, analysing data, maintaining data integrity, developing dashboards, automating reporting processes, and providing business insights that support effective decision-making and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation
of monthly management reports and financial performance analyses.
- Assist with month-end
closing activities and reporting schedules.
- Prepare recurring and ad
hoc financial reports for management review.
- Analyse variances
between budget, forecast, and actual performance, highlighting key drivers.
- Develop and maintain
automated reporting templates using Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.
- Ensure the accuracy,
integrity, and consistency of financial and operational data.
- Improve reporting efficiency
and processes through automation and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Consolidate, validate,
and reconcile financial and operational data from multiple systems and departments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Support cost centre
allocation processes, cost analysis, and financial controlling activities across various departments.
- Develop dashboards and
visual reports to support management decision-making.
- Provide data insights
and trend analysis for operational and financial performance.
- Support KPI tracking and
reporting initiatives.
Requirements
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics,
Statistics, Data Analytics, or any related field.
- A
professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA or CIMA is an added advantage
- Minimum of 3 years' work
experience in financial reporting, data analysis, business intelligence, or a similar role.
- Experience
with national and international financial reporting structures.
- Strong
data consolidation, validation, and analysis skills
- Excellent communication
and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
and organisational skills.
- Experience
with Power BI or other data visualisation tools.
- Working knowledge of
ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), Oracle, or similar.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office,
especially Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas), Word, and PowerPoint.
Competencies
Confident-Communicator, Detail-Oriented, Analytical, Organised, & Problem-Solving.
Benefits
Benefits: Transport allowance, Lunch, Private medical insurance, 13th Month
