Our Client is a leader in the financial services sector located in Lagos and looking to fill the role of a Trainee Financial Analyst in its Corporate Finance department.

Job Purpose:
Learn business by completing work assignments in the department, implementing educational knowledge; gain operational knowledge and experience required by working alongside managers and accepting delegated responsibilities and duties with the goal of eventually becoming a Financial Analyst.

General Responsibilities:
· Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
· Assist prepare charts and diagrams showing prior, current and projected revenues and expenditures to provide a basis for comparison and evaluation.
· Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them. i.e.;
ü Assist Analyze trends in revenues and expenses.
ü Assist Prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and charts to help illustrate financial trends.
ü Assist in presenting financial information to managers.
ü Assist in performing revenue and expense forecasts in order to make financial decisions.
ü Assist in Creating and reviewing financial records.
ü Preparing budgets.
· Track financial status by monitoring variances from plan as directed.
· Assist in preparing financial spreadsheets and other reports in order to predict current and future financial performance.
· Use company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.
· Identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
· Report market activity to management by monitoring and analyzing competitive company activities.
· Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
· Make presentations to management or staff on financial research and analyses performed.
· Achieve a passing score in all areas of the management training program in order to continue in the program.
· Any other assignment assigned from time to time.

Education and Experience Requirements:
· Must be a 1st class/ 2nd graduate of numerate or business management-related disciplines ONLY.
· Must have completed the mandatory NYSC programme
· Experience in financial analysis is desired but not compulsory
· Maximum desired age is 28 years old

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Requirements:
· Basic proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
· Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company
· Analytical skills, Assertive skills & Time management skills
· Ability to carry out detailed research without supervision.

Application:
Qualified graduates should forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘grade, school, course of study & age’ as subject of mail. e.g. ‘1st class, LASU, ECONOMICS, 27’ before 30th January, 2016. Only qualified applicants who meet the aforementioned requirements will be considered. (Please be guided)!