Business Analyst at Wananchi Group

Position Reporting to: Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Manages Others: Yes

Job Purpose / Summary: Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting, the Business Analyst will be responsible for the preparation and dissemination of management accounts, and weekly-monthly reports of the group to the board of directors.

Key Roles:

• Financial Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Preparing annual budgets, reviewing performance against budget and querying any material variance.
• Examine 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 affect 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 organization
• 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 ad-hoc projects
• Controls and Financial Reporting
• Manage end month closure and reporting of KPI’s
• Prepare monthly Management pack
• Respond to audit queries from both internal and external auditors
• Prepare balance sheet schedules

Key Performance Indicators:

• Completion of budget process and seeking of 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
• Proficiency in computer literacy and skills including use of Excel & Word
• At least five (5) years post-graduation working experience in long-range financial plans & return on investment calculations;
• Experience in preparing PowerPoint presentations is essential;
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving, including data analysis and validation
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.