Our Client is a registered in Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria as a private company with limited liability. It is domiciled in Ghana and operates as a holding company to a number of subsidiaries in various sectors and markets.

Their main objective is to acquire and build capacity in the various companies and to harness the strengths of the group to ensure that synergies are leveraged to the benefit of all companies in the group leading to optimum results and maximized stakeholder value.

As they continue to expand their network footprint, they are constantly seeking qualified individuals who have passion and desire to be part of a great team.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will work with the Business Development Team and report directly to the Business Development Manager

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

•   Reviewing and analyzing the performance of the group company’s financial performance and contributing to the strategy/recommendations for improved profitability.
•   Reviewing/Appraising new opportunities for financial viability or synergistic value to the group
•   Financial modeling of existing and new opportunities using different scenarios that the BDT may be considering
•   Developing business plans for new and existing opportunities
•   Reviewing business reports and preparing information memoranda for management and investors
•   Preparing reports for board meetings
•   Conducting in depth country and industry research related to market opportunities, competition, regulatory environment and macroeconomic conditions.
•   Preparing investment proposals to investors and financial institutions
•   Participate in Investment appraisal trips
•   Participate in investment negotiations
•   Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies
•   Liaise with the legal department to ensure that existing projects are adhering to group policies and local regulatory requirements

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with specialization in Finance, a Master’s degree (Finance option or an MBA will be an advantage
•   Must have a minimum of  3 years professional experience in a Financial Institution with a proven track record
•   Strong analytical, creative with regards to problem solving, excellent team working skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
•   Ability to work successfully within a multicultural team and across boundaries
•   Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas
•   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
•   Excellent presentation skills and report writing skills.
•   Fluent in English (Knowledge of a foreign language will be highly desirable but not compulsory)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to:-

recruitment@westongroup.com.gh

Closing Date: 13 February, 2014

Note: Kindly indicate the position as the subject in the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.