Senior Financial Analyst - Grade 9 2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacant positions available at the Directorate of State Owned Enterprises and Agencies (SOE’s), under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, The Quadrangle, Banjul. JOB TITLE: Senior Financial Analyst – Grade 9 Number of Vacancies: 2 (Two) Positions QUALIFICATION DIRECT ENTRY Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in financial analysis, financial management, fiscal risk assessment, or public sector financial oversight. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an added advantage. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Financial Analyst shall report directly to the Principal Economist and work closely with the Senior Economists and other staff of the Directorate in supporting the Ministry's oversight, performance monitoring, fiscal risk management, and accountability functions relating to State-Owned Enterprises and Agencies. Conducting detailed financial analysis of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and public agencies to assess their financial performance, sustainability, efficiency, and compliance with Government policies and regulations. Reviewing and analysing annual budgets, financial statements, management accounts, audit reports, and other financial reports submitted by SOEs and agencies. Establishing and maintaining comprehensive financial monitoring frameworks for SOEs and agencies to support effective financial oversight. Monitoring the financial position and performance of SOEs and agencies, including revenues, expenditures, profitability, liquidity, debt obligations, Government transfers, subsidies, guarantees, and other fiscal exposures. Identifying and assessing fiscal risks and contingent liabilities arising from the operations and financial obligations of SOEs and agencies and bringing significant risks to the attention of the Principal Economist and Director. Preparing periodic financial analysis and fiscal risk reports on SOEs and agencies for consideration by the Directorate and Ministry management. Reviewing and analysing quarterly and annual financial performance reports submitted by agencies and SOEs and identifying significant variances, emerging risks, and areas requiring corrective action. Supporting the preparation and review of annual budgets of public agencies and assessing their consistency with Government priorities, strategic objectives, and available fiscal resources. Analysing the financial implications of Government policies, programmes, projects, and decisions affecting SOEs and public agencies. Reviewing proposals for Government financial support, transfers, subsidies, on-lending, guarantees, capital injections, and other forms of financial assistance to SOEs and agencies. Supporting the Directorate in assessing the financial sustainability and performance of SOEs and agencies and making recommendations for improved financial management. Monitoring the implementation of financial recommendations arising from audit reports and financial reviews. Liaising with SOEs, public agencies, the Accountant General's Department, National Audit Office, and other relevant institutions on financial reporting and financial management matters. Supporting the development and maintenance of a comprehensive financial database for SOEs and agencies to facilitate financial analysis, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making. Contributing to the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to financial performance, financial management, service delivery, and institutional sustainability. Preparing financial briefs, analytical notes, presentations, and reports for the Director, Principal Economists, Ministry management, and other relevant stakehold…