Project Budget Analyst at KCB Bank Kenya

MobiGrow is a partnership Program between the KCB Group and the MasterCard Foundation (MCF). It is an innovative 5 Year program targeting Smallholder Farmers (SHFs), Pastoralists, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Agro dealers, Processors, Off takers and any actors in the various Agricultural Value Chains in Kenya and Rwanda. The principal objective of the project is to enhance financial inclusion and improved livelihood status of the agricultural community

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the jobholder will support MobiGrow Program at Country and Regional levels in Financial planning, Budgetary control, Cost Control and reporting. Monitor Spend by Country/Program level highlighting areas that need attention, ensuring budget spend by each funder (Partner MCF and KCB) is accurate and producing relevant timely and accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities 

• Costs Control: provide leadership for budget preparation, formulation, presentation and execution as per proposal while entailing direct funding as well as in kind funding.
• Grant/ Fund Management: financial oversight of the successful implementation of the Fund/Grant ensuring partner compliance, contractual obligations and accurate and quality financial reporting.
• Budgetary Formulation: work with the Program Team in preparation of yearly budget realignments/revisions.
• Consolidate the quarterly, midterm and annual country and program budgets as per requirements of the Program.
• Work with Program Managers and Head of the program to evaluate the performance of the Program.
• Reporting: generate Ad-hoc reports for overview of the financial status of Program as a whole, showing spend to date, variances hence advising Program Managers on correct course of action.
• Internal Audit Support: work in collaboration with Finance and Administration Manager to monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness; report to the Program managers accordingly providing an overview of the financial status of all program operations.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a Business related field from a University recognized by Commission for Higher Education. 
• Masters in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Fully qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• At least 4 years experience in Financial Management, Planning and Reporting.
• At least 3 years experience in managing Donor / Partner Funded budgets; preferably the MasterCard Foundation Program budget will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of the financial industry, Accounting principles and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail; excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in office automation tools.