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Senior Business Analyst

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Senior Business Analyst

PURPOSE

To provide strong analytical review process on financial variance and ensure effective internal controls are in place.
 

ENVIRONMENT

Joining Ipsos means developing your career in the very top tier of research. With over 18,000 people employed in 90 countries, we are one of the largest and best-known research companies. If you’re interested in keeping company with some of the most naturally curious researchers and making an impact to the best local and global brands, we invite you to join us.

As a curious and intuitive individual, an enthusiastic professional with a passion for creating knowledge, at Ipsos you will be fully dedicated to finding the best solutions for our clients. At Ipsos we foster an environment that is entrepreneurial and forward thinking. We attract and hire innovative people with inquiring minds who possess drive, intelligence and enthusiasm. Working at Ipsos is dynamic and challenging; never a dull moment!
 

OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY  

  • Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, job costing & profitability review, contract review and client negotiation to assist in strategic decision making;
  • Identify and analyze key performance drivers of the business and generate reports for decision making;
  • Conduct meetings on findings to improve MIS compliance to the business unit leaders;
  • Responsible for monthly business and financial management reporting;
  • Build rapport with business unit leaders in order to obtain accurate information and act as a key contributor in business planning and analysis;
  • Provide technical guidance or coaching and allocating work to team member(s) with minor supervision role.

COMPETENCIES

  • At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or equivalent; 
  • Preferably with professional accounting qualifications (CPA/CIMA/CA/ACCA) etc.
  • Minimum 6 years of audit/ commercial experience;
  • Those with costing background or analytical experiences will be an added advantage;
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
  • People skills, experience in motivating and coaching;
  • Detail oriented;
  • Adaptability to fast moving working environment.

RELEVANT TRAINING

  • Data Privacy Process
  • Information Confidentiality & Security Process

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal clients:  Research Departments, IIS APAC and other support Departments of Ipsos Malaysia                     
  • External clients:  Debtors, Suppliers, bankers, auditors, tax agents and government authorities. 

DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop a good breadth of experience of accounting
  • Confidence and demonstrated capabilities in applying different tools, techniques and approaches

BACKGROUND 

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Power Point
  • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Accounting / Finance
  • Professional qualifications in MIA/ MACPA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent