Finance Analyst at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties & Responsibilities

• Writing data-backed reports to support the management team in taking strategic business decisions;
• Measuring financial risk associated with investment decisions;
• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, while taking into account the Corporation’s goals and financial standing;
• Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance of the Corporation;
• Assembling and summarizing data to structure reports on financial status and risks;
• Developing financial models, conducting benchmarking and process analysis;
• Conducting business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models;
• Identifying trends, advising the Corporation and recommending actions to the Senior Finance & Accounts Officer based on sound analysis;
• Reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data;
• Consulting with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope;
• Studying industry-specific research and available data to predict trends
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, (preferably with a major in finance, economics or statistics) or a related field from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University or CFA credentials will be an added advantage;
• Have had experience in working as a financial analyst for a period of not less than five (5) years;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

• Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills;
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Collaboration skills.