Business Performance Officer at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

Under the authority of the Managers in Business Performance & Strategic Planning, the individual(s) will be responsible for the following aspects for All Markets of the Digital Business:

• Business Finance - Business Cases / Financial Modelling, Performance & decision/business support (commercial and pricing decisions, negotiation and decision-making activities), owning the business partnering relationship and developing policies and procedures for business collaborating activities.
• Support business strategic thrust through planning, budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of business performance.
• Decision Support –Be involved in the development and implementation of strategies for leveraging the use of technology to support financial management activities and operations. The role ensures that IT systems embrace established best practices for financial reporting including data-flow to Business
• Intelligence infrastructure required for data analysis. This role ensures the information systems and solutions within the finance and strategic planning eco-system meets the changing business requirements of the digital business. The role is custodian of the general ledger, chart of accounts and is the central repository all financial and management information of the Digital Business
• Financial Operations & Centre of excellence (CoE)- Provision of continuous finance services —payment, general accounting, revenues), drive the development of policies and procedures for accounting processes, managing relationship with service providers, driving of efficiency and process improvement
• Financial Reporting and Revenue Control- Data Management/ Data Governance, Management/Statutory Reporting, Manage and monitor the strategic operations/projects, compliance with corporate and statutory financial policies, Support internal and external audits, P&L and balance sheet reviews, Insight to standard management reports,

He/she provides key financial information performance indicators as well as forward-looking business analysis to support the business in line with the long-term’s strategy and growth. The position also promotes financial excellence in serving the Digital Business by proactively engaging with Business Heads and providing guidance/advice on relevant matters.

Ideal Job Specifications

• Academic: Bachelor of Commerce or Economics or business related or IT related Degree
• Professional: CPA/ACCA/CFA
• Desired work experience: 2 to 3 years’ experience in financial reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, costing and/or management
• accounting, budget preparation and reporting