Telecommunications industry is looking for a Senior Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis to be based in their operations in QATAR. Below is the JD. Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs to sheila.lorenzo@ppldynamics. Role Purpose Provide support to the company’s International senior management in monitoring and performance evaluation of the company’s investments in order to optimise their performance, identify and minimise information gaps and investment risks, and maximise financial returns. In addition will assist in reviewing OPEX/CAPEX requests as part of the authorisation process where the spend is over and above what is pre-determined. Key accountabilities • Monitor performance improvement programmes from QG perspective such as Cost Optimization and Segment Profitability across the Group and OpCo’s as directed by the Senior Director. • Undertake OpCo performance review, develop reports and make recommendations for use by the Senior Director. • Prepare and consolidate Group annual business plan in and assist in the preparation of long term objectives and market expectations • Prepare presentation and board documents for annual business plan and quarterly forecasts. • Undertake critical review of the relevant OpCo’s business plan and forecast in conjunction with OpCo’s historical performance, market performance, group and market expectations, highlight any areas of concern and/or discrepancies bringing them to the attention of senior management for resolution/action. • Builds and maintains internal valuation models to support Group accounting and finance functions (financial control, Goodwill testing, debt and equity capital market activities, investor relations and others as necessary). • Assists in preparation of papers, presentations, spreadsheets and other materials for monthly board reports, rating agencies, investment management activities, treasury reports, bond offering, IPO offering, QGMC and other special situations, as necessary. • Undertake the analysis and tracking of group performance against market expectations. • Develops detailed understanding of subsidiary business environment including regulatory environment, competitive strengths and challenges, and other business issues in order to utilise this information for validation and benchmarking. • Prepare and disseminate benchmarking data analysis against market expectations EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience: • Must have minimum of 8 years experience within a financial investment / analysis environment, some of which in a similar role. • Strong understanding of characteristics of debt and equity is required. • Proven application software skills are required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of MS Access and Project are desirable. Knowledge of basic applied statistics / econometrics would be an advantage. • Individual must be able to audit (i.e. review, understand and repair / redesign) and construct detailed spreadsheet-based financial models including income statement, balance sheet, and sources & uses of funds/cash flows. • Prior telecoms experience is essential and emerging markets experience is preferred. • Prior experience of ERP and reporting systems is highly desirable (Oracle, Cognos, Hyperion, other(s)). • Prior exposure to North Africa, Middle East and/or Indian subcontinent desirable but not essential. • Basic understanding of GAAP/IFRS, revenue recognition, other accounting principles and concepts. Minimum Education: • Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, business or related discipline. • Accounting qualification (CA, CMA, or similar) is desirable. Client offers competitive package. Interested candidates, send CVs to sheila.lorenzo@ppldynamics.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:03:19 +0000
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