Corporate Planning Analyst

JOB OBJECTIVE/S:

Reporting directly to the Corporate Planning Supervisor, the position is responsible for the

preparation of management reports, budgeting activities and gathering of information,

interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business and

supports the Management in making informed business decisions to ensure development and

growth of the Company's business lines and brands

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

REGULAR DUTIES:

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

Collects all information necessary for the planning, budgeting and forecasting activities in

coordination with the budget holders, process owners or key members of other departments

Prepares and cascades approved budget memo to budget owners

Prepares monthly and year-to-date financial, forecast and budget reports, with variance analysis, to

budget owners for budget usage tracking and to business unit Heads for financial performance

evaluation

Approves purchase requisition for non-trade purchases and services to ensure correct charging to

budget owners

Reviews pricing analysis of all brands and monitors purchase budgets

Financial Consulting and Strategic Support

Provides profitability analysis for new accounts, various departmental projects, selling events and

initiatives related to the approval of departments Project Cost Requirement applications and makes

recommendations as necessary

Management Reporting

Sets performance goals and standards to measure actual performance and determine performance

plan

Prepares success performance measure or KPI (Key Performance Indicator) of various departments

or the company's business lines and brands

Preparing reports for the Management that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and

predictions using relevant data

Collects and interprets and analyses data, identifies patterns and trends in data sets, and reports the

result back to the immediate supervisor and the Management

Makes recommendations about the methods and ways in which a company obtains and analyzes

data to improve quality and the efficiency of data systems

Works alongside key teams and managers within the business or the Management to establish

business needs

Maintains and develops various financial models and standard templates for analysis and use by the

Management

Prepares all reports as required by the Immediate Supervisor, Group Head and Director

Financial Management System

Loads and maintains FMS Plan and Budget data based on Business Plan

Oversees month-end closing activities on the FMS related to Controlling module

Maintains correct Master Data for FICO module including grouping and hierarchies

Maintains correct product costing through validation and timely approval of Trade, Non-trade

Purchase Orders in the FMS including correct cost estimates

Prepares memo for policies, procedures and guidelines including amendments

General Roles & Responsibilities

Demonstrates appropriate understanding and working knowledge of accounting principles and

internal controls, and apply them

Ensures errors or problems are identified and investigated on a timely basis

Maintains positive relationships with business partners

Assumes responsibilities on ad hoc tasks and projects that may be assigned by the Immediate

Supervisor, Group Head and Director

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specifically, the

position carries out the following Officer responsibilities:

Planning-forecasting needs, prepares actual plans, and budgets and arranges time schedule;

develop policies and simplified procedures

Organizing- maintains coordination of activities across level through sound structure and

regular interaction between and among group of employees

Leading- develops high performing employees with full awareness and support to vision and

core values of TSA through rational decision making, training, and coaching, opening

communication channels like regular meeting and discussion, and employee recognition.

Managing - sets performance goals and standards to measure actual performance and

determine performance plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or any related course

At least 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in corporate development/business

analytics, accounting processes accounts payable/receivable, general accounting, financial

reporting, and corporate planning

Basic Knowledge on Accounting Systems SAP, Navision

Advanced Knowledge on Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point

Advanced Knowledge on Google Apps including Sheets, Docs, Slides

Has strong analytical, strategic and quantitative skills

Advanced data management skills

Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Manages skills to the efficient delivery of excellent output will be an advantage