About this role
Role Objective / Major Purpose of the Job:
To support the finance function by assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, MIS preparation, and analysis activities. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial data, supporting decision-making through meaningful insights, maintaining proper documentation, and assisting with compliance, audits, and reconciliation processes
Principal Tasks & Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & MIS
Assist in preparing periodic financial reports, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
Collect, compile, and analyse financial data to support business reporting requirements.
Ensure accuracy and timely submission of financial information.
Budgeting & Variance Analysis
Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
Assist in analysing budget vs. actual performance and identifying key variances.
Prepare variance reports with relevant explanations and insights.
Data Validation & Financial Analysis
Validate financial data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Perform basic financial analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement areas.
Maintain financial trackers and analytical reports using MS Excel.
Accounting Support & Reconciliations
Assist in account reconciliations and review financial records for accuracy.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Ensure proper maintenance of accounting documents and records.
Compliance & Audit Support
Assist in internal and external audit activities.
Support compliance-related documentation and process checks.
Maintain organised records for audit requirements.
Documentation & Process Improvement
Maintain financial documentation and ensure adherence to company procedures.
Assist in improving reporting processes and automation using Excel/tools.
Ensure attention to detail and accuracy in all finance-related activities.
Key Skills & Competencies
Functional / Technical:
Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis, reporting).
Basic knowledge of financial reporting and MIS preparation.
Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliations.
Behavioural:
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with finance and cross-functional teams.
Time management skills with the ability to meet reporting deadlines.