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Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data for the purpose of identifying the company’s financial standing

• Conduct benchmarking and cost analysis

• Prepare budgets and keep records

Job Statement

We are hiring a qualified Financial Specialist for analyzing all the financial issues of our company and also advise us on them.

What does a Financial Specialist do?

You will be responsible for advising the senior management of our company on strategic decisions and potential acquisitions in accordance with business legislation and objectives. Your ultimate goal would be recommending, designing, and monitoring our company’s short-term as well as long-term financial and investment strategies.

In order to succeed in this role, you must have the ability to effectively use financial management knowledge to evaluate current accounting trends, prepare budget reports and perform a cost analysis.

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA or CFA)

• Prior experience as a Financial Analyst, Financial Specialist, or a similar senior role

• Sound knowledge of all accounting and financial principles

• Ability to understand market trends and advise accordingly

• Ability to present as well as explain financial data (e.g. investment and financial plans) to a non-technical audience in an excellent way

• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for details

• An analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial data for the purpose of identifying a company’s financial standing

• Conducting benchmarking and cost analysis

• Preparing budgets and keeping records

• Forecasting models on the basis of previous financial results and current financial information

• Helping senior management in making financial plans (e.g. acquisitions, loans, mergers, etc.)

• Identifying investments opportunities and developing strategies accordingly

• Designing and reviewing the company’s fiscal policies

• Maintaining audits, identifying discrepancies, and suggesting corrective plans

• Developing new financial models within legal limitations