Financial Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Our client, is a conglomerate company  seeking to recruit an ambitious, dynamic and innovative individual who will drive growth.

Basic Function & Accountabilities

In particular, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for analysing  financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions

Job Duties:

  • Determining cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
  • Identifying financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
  • Guiding cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
  • Improving financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
  • Reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data.
  • Maintaining database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
  • Recommending actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
  • Increasing productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
  • Protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
  • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Support and evaluate investment decisions which deliver maximum value to the company
  • Ownership of month end closure, ensuring monthly financials reflect accurate view of financial performance and any significant variances fully explained
Quali­fications, Skills and Experience
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Accountancy. Must have  previous Financial Analyst experience in a Group Company
  • CPA K and a member of  ICPAK
  • Must be able to read and understand financial statements
  • Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Prior experience with Pastel Accounting Software is highly desirable
  • Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing
  • Highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • A strong commitment to excellence and high standards of integrity, professionalism, loyalty, honesty, respect, open mindedness, open communication, respect, and business ethics is required.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to executivesearch@humantalentrecruit.com

Clearly indicate “FINANCIAL ANALYST” on the subject of the application email.