We are pleased to announce
the following vacancy within the Finance Division.
In keeping with our current
business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated
below:
Senior Finance Analyst
Senior Finance Analyst
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Financial Reporting, the job holder will be responsible for
- Ensuring
completeness and integrity of numbers reported in both statutory and
management financial reports
- Manage the
monthly, interim & annual calendars both internal and external;
- Ensure
competes of monthly financial information reported from various sources
and systems;
- Preparation
of monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance sheet and Cash
flow)based on the completed information including notes/schedules to
the accounts in the approved format;
- Analysis of
financial information ensuring integrity and completeness for use in
statutory and management reporting;
- Preparation
of monthly insight commentary for results explaining the trend reasons for
variances against forecasts/budgets for revenue, costs and outlook;
- Participate
in teleconference with the Group reporting team to explain monthly
results;
- Providing
the relevant input into the month accounts reviewed by the Executive
Committee as per agreed timeliness;
- Preparation
of the Interim and full year statutory accounts and ensure they are filed
with CMA as per the guidelines;
- Provide
guidance on IFRS and group policies in particular revenue
recognition across the business;
- Provided
leadership on statutory audits and internal audits;
- Organize and
follow up monthly balance sheet review actions and provide guidance;
- Provide
assistance to Investor relations on a continuous basis.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified
Accountant CPA (K)/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent with Honors degree from a
recognized university. An IT qualification will be an added advantage;
- 4-5 years
Accounting experience in a Blue Chip Company;
- CFA an added
advantage;
- Hands on
experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably oracle
ERP application;
- Thorough
understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and
experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the
workplace;
- Experience
in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and
extraction of the Trial Balance and financial statements;
- Preparation
of periodic statutory accounts for over a period of at least 2 years
- Direct
involvement in Corporate reporting for financial and management
information
- Ability to
critically analyze processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies
and performance;
- Demonstrate
analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances;
- Ability to
relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams;
- Proactive,
confident, self- drive for results with the ability to work under
pressure and tight schedules/deadlines and with minimum supervision;
- Leadership
skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and
competencies;
- A proven
team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to
train others and enhance their skills and competencies
- Self- Drive
for results.
If
you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,
please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most
suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the
address below by Tuesday the 14th August 2012.
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
