8 Financial Analysis jobs in Bahrain
Financial Reporting Manager – Retail
Posted 6 days ago
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Purpose of Role
To manage reporting and reconciliations and to manage the Inventory Management Functions.
Key Accountabilities
Finance- Preparation of Monthly Accounts.
- Prepare quarterly consolidated accounts for statutory audit.
- Liaise with external auditors on a quarterly basis on the preparation of statutory accounts.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of the quarterly statutory accounts as required by Bahrain Bourse and the Central Bank of Bahrain.
- Review and monitor Balance sheet reconciliations performed on a monthly basis.
- Review slow moving stock and make provision each quarter end.
- Fixed Asset Management – Ensure all assets are tagged and verified on an annual basis.
- Perform monthly and year end close of financial records.
- Review and manage all Advertising and Beauty Advisor contracts, ensuring all contracts are recorded in the correct period.
- Manage and review all Payables and Receivable account balances.
- Review the stock control perpetual count plan and make changes as deemed necessary. Review the bi-annual full stock count plan with the Stock Control manager.
- Review and follow up on stock count and spot check reports.
- Analysis of inventory adjustments for posting to general ledger including the stock provision, stock damages and obsolete stock for write off.
- Supervise the financial reporting function.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Manage the external audit.
Ensure all internal controls on the Company Accounting system are in place by regular system monitoring and testing.
Other- Supervise the Accounts Department.
- Supervise the Inventory Control Department.
- Liaise with the management company and other suppliers on a monthly basis to ensure all discrepancies are cleared and dealt with in a timely manner.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
- Good accounting system skills.
- Retail or FMCG experience required.
Qualifications
- Degree educated (Accountancy or Finance).
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Person Specification
- Ability to be both strategic and operational.
- A logical and practical outlook on processes.
- Ability to clearly and confidently express ideas and facts both in the written and verbal form.
- Excellent presentation, report-writing, meeting management and facilitation skills.
- Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
About The Company
Established in 2003, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrain’s Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!
Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:
- Accounting, Finance & Banking
- Logistics & Customer Service
- Secretarial & Administration
- Human Resources & Recruitment
- Engineering & Construction
- IT/Telecom
- Marketing & PR
- Oil and Gas
The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Planning and Analysis Expert
Posted 18 days ago
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27-Mar-2025
About ZainZain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: Zain Overview
About the RoleThe role of the Financial Planning and Analysis Expert is to independently manage the financial planning and business performance analysis within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance Manager, the role combines elements of financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis to drive strategic decision-making and ensure the company is moving toward achieving its goals. The role requires an expert who has experience within the telecom field.
What We Need From You- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field. CMA & FMVA preferred.
- Experience: 8-10+ years of experience in financial planning, business performance analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role in Telecom.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), profitability, and other financial metrics.
- Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver regular performance reports, highlighting key findings and presenting them to senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
- Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
- Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
- Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
- Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
- Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Planning & Reporting Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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Operation
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Finance
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Closing Date
15-May-2025
About ZainZain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here:
About the RoleThe role of the Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist is to independently manage the financial planning, analysis and reporting within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance.
Main Responsibilities & Duties- Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
- Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
- Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Support the development of financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
- Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
- Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
- Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.
Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related subjects
Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, CFA etc. is a plus
3-5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
Experience in Telecom Industry is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Business Acumen.
- Situational awareness.
- Accuracy.
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Analyst
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Purpose:
Daily P&L monitoring, preparation of MIS reports, compilation of Budgets/forecasts and perform other ad hoc project tasks / financial analysis for Group Finance in supporting financial reporting / mis requirements for businesses (Group WB & Treasury business lines). Job also includes participating in system upgrades/testing from a Group Finance perspective.
Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:
- Assist in production of monthly Business Performance Packs including daily P&L, flash reports, and Monthly Performance Packs.
- Assist in preparing Liabilities / cash management reporting and monitoring of application of FTP in line with approved methodology.
- Assist in preparation of Business KPIs to facilitate monitoring of progress in Strategic initiatives
- Assist in data collation from core systems, external systems to investigate any anomalies and preparation of ad hoc analysis of financial information as required.
- Assist in production of ABC Libya performance reports.
- Support IT Projects involving Group Finance (EDW, new core banking). Participate in the UAT, assist with UAT Documentation of the accounting results and other related requirements from the project.
- Reconciliation: Doing a deep dive in the core banking system for any data related issues for income/exposures/any other pillar impacting the Wholesale banking performance
Job requirements:
Knowledge:
- Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office and ability to present information.
- Good Communications/interpersonal skills.
- Good degree of analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of IFRS requirements.
- Advantage: Understanding of Banking products and the related market dynamics.
- Advantage: Awareness of Performance Management too
- Accounting Degree / Pursuing professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA, ACCA etc)
- 2-4 years of experience in Banking, other Financial Institution or Big 4
- Constantly eager to learn & develop.
- Self-motivated.
- Good communication skills.
- Advanced problem-solving skills
Financial Analyst
Posted 18 days ago
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Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
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Any Nationality
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Purpose:
Daily P&L monitoring, preparation of MIS reports, compilation of Budgets/forecasts and perform other ad hoc project tasks / financial analysis for Group Finance in supporting financial reporting / mis requirements for businesses (Group WB & Treasury business lines). Job also includes participating in system upgrades/testing from a Group Finance perspective.
Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:
- Assist in production of monthly Business Performance Packs including daily P&L, flash reports, and Monthly Performance Packs.
- Assist in preparing Liabilities / cash management reporting and monitoring of application of FTP in line with approved methodology.
- Assist in preparation of Business KPIs to facilitate monitoring of progress in Strategic initiatives
- Assist in data collation from core systems, external systems to investigate any anomalies and preparation of ad hoc analysis of financial information as required.
- Assist in production of ABC Libya performance reports.
- Support IT Projects involving Group Finance (EDW, new core banking). Participate in the UAT, assist with UAT Documentation of the accounting results and other related requirements from the project.
- Reconciliation: Doing a deep dive in the core banking system for any data related issues for income/exposures/any other pillar impacting the Wholesale banking performance
Job requirements:
Knowledge:
- Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office and ability to present information.
- Good Communications/interpersonal skills.
- Good degree of analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of IFRS requirements.
- Advantage: Understanding of Banking products and the related market dynamics.
- Advantage: Awareness of Performance Management too
- Accounting Degree / Pursuing professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA, ACCA etc)
- 2-4 years of experience in Banking, other Financial Institution or Big 4
- Constantly eager to learn & develop.
- Self-motivated.
- Good communication skills.
- Advanced problem-solving skills
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The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, preparing detailed financial reports, and providing insights into financial performance. Key duties include budget preparation and management, variance analysis, and forecasting future financial outcomes. You will work closely with various departments to gather financial data, identify trends, and recommend strategies to improve profitability and efficiency. This role also involves evaluating investment opportunities, assessing financial risks, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or CMA is highly preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting is required. Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis is essential. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a must. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements is also required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary to effectively present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading organization. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a professional and collaborative environment. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong financial acumen, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
- Analyze financial statements and identify key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for deviations from budget.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
- Evaluate investment proposals and provide financial recommendations.
- Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to assess their impact on the company.
- Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and support their financial needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
- Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- CPA, CFA, or CMA certification is a plus.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.