FMCG Industry Finance Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Finance Business Analyst (FBA) – FMCG Industry

Job Purpose: The preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information and provision of a high quality support service to line managers within the Region.

Primary Relationships: The position reports to the Finance Director

Key Performance Areas and Tasks

• Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports to Business Units, Management and Global.


• Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.


• Prepare monthly consolidation and executive financial package.


• Coordinate financials questions/answers among Business Units and Accounting & Control department


• Prepare annual financial information binder to be provided to the external auditors


• Prepare quarterly operating reports


• Create and update Report writer and Crystal reports


• Assist in the budget & reforecast process


• Maintain budget and reforecast information in the accounting system.


• Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed.


• Develop, maintain and distribute as-hoc reports and financial models as needed.

Competencies

• Exceptional financial skills, including strong computer abilities.


• Highly-organized with ability to multi-task.


• Strong time management skills.


• Ability to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all levels.


• Team player. Collaborates with internal and external resources to achieve goals.


• Demonstrates confidence and maturity in client facing situations.


• Professionally represents Sealed Air Sales Team at all times.


• Ability to take direction from, and support, multiple managers.


• Committed to standards of the highest professionalism and ethical behavior.


• Handles confidential information with discretion.

Behavioural Competencies

• Good communication skills.


• Good inter-personal skills.


• Financial management experiences with emphasis on debtors and creditors skills.


• Detail orientated, working with a plan/routine.


• Drive for results.


• Respect for others Customer Driven / Service orientated.


• Very good understanding of Microsoft Office.


• Proactive problem solver.


• Good judgment skills

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis. Experience in retail/food & beverage industry an added advantage


• CPA(K)


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & Access)


• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.


• Excellent Communication skills.


• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.


• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.


• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.


• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Experience with an ERP will be an added advantage.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Financial Business Analyst on the Subject line.