Business Analyst – Fiber at Wananchi Group

Job Purpose / Summary:

• Finance business partner for fiber business across the group.
• Owner of Fiber budget responsible for preparation, interpretation to the user department,
  implementation, monitoring, variance management and reporting.
• In charge of the business line management and statutory reporting
• In charge of internal control and governance.
• Owner of financial policies and manual, interpretation and updating
• In charge daily, weekly and Monthly business KPI’s dashboard with expected results Vs budget.

Key Roles:

Financial Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting

• Preparing annual budgets, reviewing performance against budget and querying any material variance.
• Examine the budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy and conformance with
  established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives
• Periodically monitor the budget by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified
• Examine past and current budgets and research economical and financial developments that affects the organization’s spending
• Coordinate the budgeting process within the various functions
• Responsible for communicating with management about budget issues concerning their functions
• Ensure active budgeting process and application throughout the company

Business Analysis & Modelling

• Develop a costing model for the group
• Undertake business modeling projects as requested
• Plan and organize own and team work projects to meet defined objectives and deliverables set by the Directors
• Evaluating adhoc projects and give finance insight and post implementation review.

Controls and Financial Reporting

• Weekly dashboards with revenue and KPI’s tracking against budget and recommend action points to achieve both revenue and KPI’s.
• Manage end month closure and reporting of KPI’s
• Prepare monthly Management pack
• Respond to audit query both internal and external auditors
• Prepare balance sheet schedules

Key Performance Indicators:

• Completion of budget process and seek approval before the year end
• Monthly closure by WD2
• Completion of Management pack by WD5
• Balance Sheet Review and filling by WD10
• Clean and reconciled balance sheet

Education, Experience and Skills

• Minimum Bachelors degree in accounting or finance. CFA or CPA qualification preferred
• Above average level of computer literacy and skills;
• At least five years post graduation working experience long-range financial plans, return on investment calculations;
• Excellent analytical & Statistical skills with attention to details.
• Committed and driven to achieving goals.
• Excellent in business/strategic planning and execution of the same.
• Excellent team player and customer focused.
• Excellent in cost management.
• Consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of ERP & BI systems.
• Experience in preparing Power Point presentations is essential;
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management/organizational skills