Senior Financial Analyst – Grade 9

About the role

This senior role sits in the Directorate of State Owned Enterprises and Agencies in Banjul and reports to the Principal Economist. The post holder helps keep public finances under close watch by examining how state-owned enterprises and public agencies are performing, what risks they carry, and whether their budgets and plans stand up to scrutiny. A typical day combines reading budgets, statements, management accounts and audit findings, turning large sets of financial and operational information into clear briefs and reports, and working with colleagues and partner institutions to follow up on recommendations. The work also covers reviewing requests for government support, checking compliance with financial rules, and helping build the frameworks, databases and performance measures the directorate uses to track results over time.

Responsibilities

- Review budgets, financial statements, management accounts and audit reports for state-owned enterprises and public agencies - Track revenue, spending, financial position and performance, and flag fiscal risks and contingent liabilities - Prepare periodic analysis and fiscal risk reports for senior management - Help review agency budgets and assess whether they fit government policy and available resources - Review proposals for transfers, subsidies, on-lending, guarantees and other forms of government support - Follow up audit recommendations and monitor compliance with financial management requirements - Take part in review meetings, consultations and technical discussions with agencies and stakeholders

Requirements

Eligibility as stated: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians. Candidates need a master's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in financial analysis, financial management, fiscal risk assessment, or public sector financial oversight.

Preferred qualifications

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

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