Financial Analyst
Consultant Financial Analyst to Review Kimetrica Financial
Systems
Overview of Consultancy
The primary clients are the US Government and World Bank. We
provide
software, research, advisory and training services.
software, research, advisory and training services.
As the company grows, there is a need to upgrade financial
systems in order to handle more and larger projects.
The company needs to be fully compliant with both US and Kenya
tax and accounting laws.
Kimetrica is seeking a CPA or equivalent with a strong understanding of US Government procurement and accounting rules, and strong analytical skills, to review Kimetrica’s financial systems and suggest immediate and long-term improvements.
The assignment is for 2-3 months, starting immediately
Key Tasks
1. Develop a rollout plan for PROCAS1 adoption:
- Assess
PROCAS adoption
- Identify
key training and other requirements for PROCAS adoption
- Recommend
how PROCAS that could be better used to strengthen Kimetrica’s financial
management
2. Develop financial reporting tools and capabilities
particularly for cash flow projection and core reporting on financial
indicators
- Review
existing financial reporting to management
- Suggest
report structures and methods
- Assist
the finance team in implementing better reporting
3. Assess Kimetrica’s DCAA compliance and implementation of
project-based accounting:
- Review
USAID audit recommendations and Kimetrica procedures and guidelines
- Assess
compliance levels with DCAA regulations and best practice in project-based
financial management
- Recommend
short-term improvements for immediate action
- Design
a strategy for long-term strengthening of project-based financial
management
4. Assess structures and staff for financial management:
- Identify
gaps in staffing if appropriate
- Identify
any training and capacity development needs
- Propose
revised staff structure and arrangements if necessary
Required Qualifications
- PA
or equivalent accounting qualification
- roven
experience working with USAID or DoD contractors and understanding of USG
financial management requirements
- Good
understanding of MIS capabilities and corporate financial reporting
- Strong
familiarity with revenue and cost forecasting methods
- Track
record of similar analysis
- Excellent
English language communications skills
Desirable Qualifications
- Kenya
based and familiar with Kenyan accounting and tax laws and regulations
- Experience
with PROCAS and QuickBooks
Terms and Conditions
- Consultancy
contract of 2 months with possible extension to 3
- Travel
to Nairobi required (at least 2 weeks)
- Competitive
fees based on recent rates
- Full
reimbursement of travel and other expenses
- Consultants
are expected to fill hourly timesheets and sign non-disclosure agreements
To apply
Send an email to jobs@kimetrica.com with this information:
- An email covering letter
including:
- An explanation of how you are
suited for the consultancy
- An indication of your daily take
home rate in US$ for your most recent 2 assignments
- A list of your most recent clients
and brief outline of the
- The names and email contacts of
three recent clients who can provide a reference
- A recent CV as an attachment
- DO NOT attach proof of
qualifications
Submit by 10 AM GMT Friday 17th August.
