Heading is recruiting for its client, an oil and gas company, a Planning Analyst (m/f), to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Duties
- Assist the Planning Coordinator in the planning, budgeting, reporting and cost control functions of the company
- Assist in the preparation of the 5 year business plan, 4 year strategic plan, annual budgets and forecasts in line with the company group requirements and deadlines
- Preparation and monitoring of 4 month cash flow rolling forecast in the reporting systems of the company in line with company timelines in order to achieve the cash flow objectives of the company
- Monitoring of working capital situation of the company and suggest appropriate actions to management where required to optimize working capital balances
- Updating of company reporting systems-MASTRO, BMS, Segment CS etc with actual, budget and forecast in line with group deadlines
- Preparation of Eni Reporting package for actual and budget/forecast, and obtaining auditor confirmation for head office reporting
- Preparation and analysis of monthly reports of the company for actual vs budgets and forecasts variances
- Assistance in preparation of Joint Venture budget for partners
- Prepare Adhoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial information and trends
- Review appropriateness and correctness of information in the accounting books for monthly, quarterly, half year and year end reporting and identify shortcomings to accounting section
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements of the company on a monthly and yearly basis
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training & workshops
- Reviewing professional publications
- Establishing personal networks
- Participating in professional societies
- Contribute to team effort by performing assigned tasks and accomplishing related results timely and accurately as needed
- Provide support during different audit activities & engagements (ex: Financial Audit, Annual Cost certification, Tax Audits etc.)
- Other Adhoc jobs as assigned by the Planning Coordinator or the Finance Manager
Requisites
Required Trainings & Competencies
- Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and practices
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system and Hyperion
- Advanced MS Office skills.( Excel , Power Point..etc)
- Strong Analytical & Organizational Skills
- Must be a professional of unquestionable integrity, credibility and character
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Vision and values through project / team work
- Ability to adapt to a challenging and developing environment; willingness to take on new responsibilities as our business evolves
- Strong interpersonal skills (communication, persuasion, motivation, and loyalty)
- HSE-related training
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance or Business Admin. Professional or other related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience of working in the Budgeting & Planning Department of a well reputed global /multinational organization
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted