Financial Planning Analyst

Summary: To provide financial planning and analysis services to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial operations in compliance with internal policies and external laws and regulations.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Role and Responsibilities:

Prepare reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

• Pass monthly adjustments on revenue and cost to ensure correct cut off.
• Prepare Profit & Loss statements by services.
• Analyse monthly results and business drivers. Provide commentary on variance analysis against budget and trend analysis.
• Perform other ad-hoc analysis and prepare effective reports to support business decision making.

Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecast

• Work with business partners to develop annual budget and update quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure reasonable assumptions are applied in budget and forecasts and drive forecast accuracy improvements.

Prepare and review the following on a monthly basis

• Review and approve bunker stock cards.
• Perform accruals for charter hire and brokerage commissions.
• Maintain port tariffs and related costs.
• Verify agents disbursements and resolve disputes. Ensure appropriate funding to agents.
• Coordinate with joint venture partners for timely submission of reports. Resolve disputes with partners.
• Adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.

Audit and Compliance.

• Prepare timely accounts schedules for audits.
• Address and resolve audit concerns.

System Improvements and Ad-Hoc Projects.

• Actively contribute to system enhancements and test new reports.
• Support the implementation of new tools and solutions.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, with 3–4 years of relevant FP&A/Accounting/Audit experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Join our team and be part of an exciting journey towards personal and professional growth to make a real impact on global trade. If you are interested in the career opportunity, we invite you to apply today.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Attention to recruitment agencies:

X-Press Feeders/Eastaway operates with a preferred supplier list (PSL) for recruitment purposes. As such, we will not be considering or accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for the role currently available. We kindly request that you refrain from submitting applications on behalf of your clients. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.