Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

QNB Group, one of the World's Strongest Banks and the leading bank in the Middle East and North Africa, is seeking a Financial Analyst for the further expansion of the office in Sudan

With a Net Profit of US$2.9 billion in 2014, a growth of 10.3%, QNB has witnessed rapid international expansion over the past few years.

QNB Group is present, through its subsidiaries and associate companies, in more than 26 countries and 3 continents providing a comprehensive range of products and services. The total number of staff is more than 14,500 operating from over 615 locations.

The role is designed to assist the Head of Finance and Country management by analysing the financial standing of the assigned location banking business; the incumbent will provide input for business recommendations and assessment of business proposals by the Country's business Divisional Heads and departments. They will also be involved in financial, regulatory and MIS reporting of the country to HO and to the local regulators.

Role Description:
- You will prepare monthly, quarterly, annual MIS and regulatory reports
- In addition, you will prepare the monthly consolidation and assist in the budget/ forecast process.
- You will assist Head of Finance/Chief Representative Officer in developing mechanisms designed to ensure compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations and also international laws and regulations.
- You will prepare annual and quarterly financial statements and disclosures for internal stakeholders such as Finance, Compliance, Risk and Audit, as well as preparing financial information for external stakeholders such as auditors, and regulatory bodies etc.
- You will evaluate the profit and cost efficiencies in the Branch/Office and develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial information as needed.
- You will assist in managing the banking business from a financial perspective to gauge the quality and performance of the banks departments.
- Develops, maintains and distributes as-hoc reports and financial info as needed
- Assist in managing the banking business from a financial perspective to gauge the quality and performance of the banks departments.
- Compiles, analyses, and interprets data as and when requested by the Head of Finance.
- Prepares financial reports for forecasting, trend and results analysis.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor/University degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, preferably with additional accreditations in Finance.

In addition, he/she will demonstrate extensive experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis, typically gained through at least with 4-6 years of relevant experience in the banking industry.

A professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA etc. is preferred

Additional Information:
Please consider that QNB will only accept direct applications - No applications from recruitment agencies will be considered.

About the Company

QNB Group is the biggest bank in Qatar, and a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa is hiring.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies now extends to more than 30 countries across 3 continents, providing a comprehensive range of products and services. The total number of staff is more than 28,000 operating from over 1200 locations.

QNB will assist you to take charge of your career with rich and varied opportunities to experience different parts of our global business and develop a valuable portfolio of skills and knowledge.