Finance Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Finance

Business Analyst (FBA) –

FMCG Industry

Job Purpose: 

The

preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information and

provision of a high quality support service to line managers within the Region.

Primary Relationships: The

position reports to the Finance Director

Key Performance Areas and Tasks

• Prepare,
  
  review and distribute monthly financial reports to Business Units,
  
  Management and Global.


• Track
  
  expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.


• Prepare
  
  monthly consolidation and executive financial package.


• Coordinate
  
  financials questions/answers among Business Units and Accounting &
  
  Control department


• Prepare
  
  annual financial information binder to be provided to the external
  
  auditors


• Prepare
  
  quarterly operating reports


• Create
  
  and update Report writer and Crystal reports


• Assist
  
  in the budget & reforecast process


• Maintain
  
  budget and reforecast information in the accounting system.


• Evaluate
  
  profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as
  
  needed.



• Develop,
  
  maintain and distribute as-hoc reports and financial models as needed.

• Exceptional
  
  financial skills, including strong computer abilities.


• Highly-organized
  
  with ability to multi-task.


• Strong
  
  time management skills.


• Ability
  
  to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all
  
  levels.


• Team
  
  player. Collaborates with internal and external resources to achieve
  
  goals.


• Demonstrates
  
  confidence and maturity in client facing situations.


• Professionally
  
  represents Sealed Air Sales Team at all times.


• Ability
  
  to take direction from, and support, multiple managers.


• Committed
  
  to standards of the highest professionalism and ethical behavior.


• Handles
  
  confidential information with discretion.

• Good
  
  communication skills.


• Good
  
  inter-personal skills.


• Financial
  
  management experiences with emphasis on debtors and creditors skills.


• Detail
  
  orientated, working with a plan/routine.


• Drive
  
  for results.


• Respect
  
  for others Customer Driven / Service orientated.


• Very
  
  good understanding of Microsoft Office.


• Proactive
  
  problem solver.


• Good
  
  judgment skills

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required


• Minimum
  
  of 5 years’ experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis.
  
  Experience in retail/food & beverage industry an added advantage


• CPA(K)


• Advanced
  
  knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & Access)


• Strong
  
  initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.


• Excellent
  
  Communication skills.


• Strong
  
  initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong
  
  follow through skills.


• Ability
  
  to complete projects timely and accurately critical.


• Must
  
  be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.


• Ability
  
  to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Experience
  
  with an ERP will be an added advantage.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send

their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the

email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Financial Business Analyst on the

Subject line.