Business Analyst job in Kenya

Company Profile: Our Client is a worldwide co-leader of in premium brands
 

Job Title: Business Analyst
 

Reports To: Finance Manager
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Main Purpose of the Role: Oversee the reporting function for company with emphasis on group management reporting, accounts receivable, the P& L and budgeting.

Job Scope and Context:
 

1. Accounts receivable:
 

a) Ensure payments from customers are received on time and accordance with customer payment terms

• Customer account applications are reviewed and required documents received
• Credit applications are reviewed in line with authorization matrix
• Ensure proper follow up of collections and credit policies
• Customer receipts are properly allocated and any discounts given are consistent with trading terms
• ERP master data forms for customers are reviewed and accurate
• Best practice credit policy implemented

2. Group Monthly reporting
 

a)  Preparation of monthly reporting for company activity in HFM(Prisma)

• Data submission  of monthly reporting for company into Prisma
• Reconciliation of local accounts for P&L
• Clearing for Prisma blocking controls
• Consistency with PR group requirements

b) Preparation of budget, quarterly estimates and strategic plan for the company

• Work in conjunction with parent company finance team to produce models
• Data submission into Prisma
• Ensure reconciliation between HFM reported figures and analysis pack
• Assist with the parent company consolidated P&L reporting
• Month-end processing deadlines are complied with

3. Preparation of business analysis reports/presentation

• Budget, Plan, Estimate PWP presentation supports
• Monthly reporting comments for Head Office in Europe and parent Company top management
• Ad Hoc requests.

Job Requirements
 

Minimum Educational Requirements and Work Experience

Skills:

• Relevant business focused degree
• Professional accounting qualification i.e. CA/ ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent
• It proficiency-computerized accounting system skills e.g. Microsoft NAV, SAP, JDE etc
• Advanced competency in excel and power point required.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in a busy finance environment
• Experience in FMCG or  Big 4 audit firm an added advantage

Employee Profile

• A Passionate, self confident individual that is professional and results driven.
• Strong integrity and ability to work within a team
• Able to work independently within set parameters
• Good negotiation and customer relationship management skills
• Good interpersonal skills both with internal and external relationships
• Great oral and written communication skills
• Good  at planning and organizing to ensure priority task management

All interested candidates should send their applications to phyllis@myjobseye.com. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.