Financial Analyst at Virtual HR

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial management by monitoring current expenditures and operating costs; preparing annual budgets; and advising the management on the financial decisions to make in line with the strategic plan of the organization.

This position will be based in Tigoni, Kiambu County.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensuring optimal application of resources to support operations.
• Driving the strategic plan and periodically report to all stakeholders on progress.
• Preparing and finalizing the annual budget and quarterly performance reports, as needed.
• Developing and monitoring the capital budget with the Director, ensuring the fixed asset register is updated and managed on a timely basis.
• Ensuring that all board reports are submitted accurately and within the appropriate timelines.
• Providing regular forecasts for planning purposes.
• Evaluating the various revenue channels, advising on risk and areas in which operational efficiencies can be attained.
• Monitoring and controlling current expenditures to ensure that expenditures remain within available funding and approved budgets.
• Ensuring adherence and due process of procurement and inventory management systems.
• Analyzing actual operating costs and prepare changes to the costing framework
• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assisting in the cash flow projections for the company for the year based on the strategicplan.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Financial Management, with a proven track record.
• Registration with a professional body is preferred – ACCA, CPAK, ICPAK, CIFA
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence decisions at an executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels and who represent a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Integrity and superior communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and one or more accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change for oneself and for others.