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Senior Financial Analyst

  • Accounting Advisory
  • Full Time
  • Kuwait ,Kuwait City

Job Information

Job Description

 Job Purpose
The Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Advisory Services is responsible and accountable for providing Company’s clients with maximum financial & investment related expertise through utilizing various financial tools and conducting various feasibility studies for providing reliable and timely financial analysis and financial advice to the client in order to guide them in the decision making process
Job Responsibilities
Policies & Procedures

Implement the approved policies & processes of the Financial Advisory Services Department and comply with the Company’s other policies throughout all daily activities.

Financial Advisory Operations

Conduct meetings with Company’s clients on as required to obtain information regarding the clients’ business requirements, nature of services requested as well as to collect initial requirements from the clients to kick-off the project.

Interview clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement

Evaluate overall expenditure, compare it to budget and undertake financial analysis of the Client’s performance as well as assess the liquidity, solvency, financial health and profitability of their Company.

Analyze and appraise financial data of the client’s company by applying diversified financial matrix tools /ratios to measure performance of their company; establish standard costs and collect operational data to determine cost of operations.

Develop and maintain financial models and related analytical/reporting tools to ensure accuracy to provide independent financial analysis for proposed projects, expenditure, partnerships, mergers and new acquisitions and report the results to the Client and the Manager – Financial Advisory Services.

Analyze a variety of financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures, projections, cost identification & allocation, etc.) and provide recommendations to ensure that all Departments of the client’s organization are efficiently managing financial resources.

Provide high quality and timely investment advisory support to clients through conducting feasibility studies, financial due diligence, financial modelling & valuations, financial projections, and other type of financial analysis to support corporate decisions of the client.

Perform valuation analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments broadly distributed across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory.

Maintain current client relationships as well as work on maximizing clients portfolio through maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations

Analyze growth, liquidity, financial stability, and profitability through the use of metrics, financial ratios & comparative figures and prepare all related charts and diagrams showing prior, current and forecasted revenues and expenses for easy comparison and evaluation.

Utilize metrics and analysis to help leaders, clients and business owners understand the financial impact of strategies, facilitate trade-offs discussions, and help identify opportunities to optimize business growth in key programs.

Assist in establishing systems and processes for payments related to funds and SPVs and for the tracking of financial position of all investments.

Prepare presentations for new investment opportunities or existing assets using PowerPoint and pitch new businesses to both existing and prospect/new clients with an aim to maximize the chances of Company to be the leading Investment Advisor in the client’s business project.

Conduct market research and feasibility studies on economic trends, sectorial changes, market developments, earning prospects, etc. to identify investment opportunities, and keep abreast of and mitigate potential risks to existing investments.

Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic impact on business.

Examine and analyze financial and investment information such as profiles of companies, stock or bond prices, yields and future trends.

Participate in new acquisitions’ due diligence processes which include close cooperation with external consultants.

Monitor key industry developments to assist the firm expand its awareness of important investment governance issues as they pertain to clients and their portfolios.

Reports

  • Prepare reports of various nature related to Financial Advisory for clients and internal teams of company as required.
  • Perform any other tasks & additional responsibilities as assigned by the Direct Manager.
Educational Qualification, Professional Certifications and Affiliations
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field is a must.

Professional Certifications such as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or any related certifications is a plus.

Work Experience
Minimum of 3 – 6 years of experience in the same or related field.

Experience within the financial services industry, including investment consulting, accounting, banking and finance, funds management, superannuation or private wealth is preferred.

Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint including spreadsheet modelling / quantitative skills.

Must have the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently;

Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.

Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.

An analytical, investment or commercial mindset with strong research skills.

Having both a technical and commercial mindset is advantageous, including an understanding of various organizational structures within an investment and/or portfolio management context.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.

Excellent organization skills, an ability to work autonomously, set priorities and work to deadlines.

An ability to work with uncertainty within a commercially sensitive environment.

This job may require conducting continuous visits to our clients’ sites and as such may require very good communication skills and highly friendly attitude.