Regional Business Analyst
Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop a career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation works in
nine
countries in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESA): Ethiopia, Kenya,
Mozambique, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with
the Regional office based in Nairobi.Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and develop a career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV is active in three sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Renewable Energy and Agriculture.
Overview of the position:
- The
purpose of this role is to work with the regional finance and country
teams and in close cooperation with the Head Office to analyse the
Region’s business portfolio, ensure donor compliance and advise teams on
business efficiency.
- The
Business Analyst hierarchically and functionally reports to the Regional
Controller whilst providing support to the Finance Officers in the Region.
- S/he
deputises the Regional Controller and is a member of the Regional Office
Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial
analysis & budgeting: work closely with the technical teams both at
the Regional office and in countries on the financial/budget sections of
proposals
- Project
management: Oversee and ensure there is sound financial management of multi-donor projects in all countries
- Administration:
oversee financTial administration and accounting procedures for regional
office; ensure cash management and liquidity management; supervise
administrative processes
- Management
information: data management in SAP; provide regular analysis and
reporting on relevant indicators for the region
- Coaching
and mentoring: provide remote and on site coaching to Finance Officers and
programme staff ensuring that they have the requisite knowledge level and
compliance checks and balances are embedded in operations
Educational/Professional Qualifications:
- Degree
in accounting, financial management or related field (MBA is preferred)
- Professional
accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)
- Proficiency
in using information systems, preferably SAP
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrated
project management/delivery experience skills
- Ability
to provide advice on donor compliance; issues raised in donor proposals
and reporting; and on how to integrate compliance management at
operational level
- Experience
of managing grants, partnerships agreements and contracts, and knowledge
of regulations and procedures of major donors such as EU, DFID, AGRA, UN
agencies and USAID is required
- Strong
understanding of key financial and management accounting concepts
including preparing complex, multi-donor budgets, and analysing and
commenting on variances between actual and budgeted expenditure
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues
to both staff and peers at operational and senior management level
- An
energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both
independently and cooperatively within a team setting and under pressure
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assess the needs
of users and the organisation in varying situations
- Entrepreneurial
and result oriented attitude
- Unquestionable
integrity
Closing date for applications is Monday, 16 April, 2012.
Candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vitae and a motivational letter.
Applications should be sent via email to ralexander@snvworld.org
For more information visit the website: www.snvworld.org
Candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vitae and a motivational letter.
Applications should be sent via email to ralexander@snvworld.org
For more information visit the website: www.snvworld.org