Vacancies at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Job Summary

The Finance Officer (Accounting & Budgeting) is actively involved in analyzing the Group's performance and creating various reports and presentations to support the Group's management in decision making; assisting subsidiaries and Group departments identify focus areas to improve performance; involvement in preparing the corporate plan and annual budgets; timely preparation of accurate and reliable monthly management accounts; financial management reporting; preparation of various financial reports, analyses and dashboards, board papers, presentations as well as covenant reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and create financial models and scenarios to support decision making.
• Report on financial performance and prepare regular management reviews for the Group.
• Analyze past performance, carry out variance analysis; identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Management and Board papers and PowerPoint Presentations.
• Prepare accurate and timely quarterly covenant Reports.
• Work closely with Accounting and Budgeting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support.
• Evaluate Group financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans, forecasts and corporate plan.
• Commentary on management accounts and PowerPoint Presentations to various internal committees.
• Forecast full year Group performance based on current performance.
• Analytical review and trend analysis.
• Recommend actions after analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Identify and recommend areas to drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards using the Corporate Financial Model.
• Assist Accounting and Budgeting unit in preparing annual budgets and corporate plans and carrying out mid-year/term reviews.
• Carry out profitability Analysis of Credit proposals for consideration at Corporate Credit Committee.
• In-house training of Group staff on financial modelling, forecasting and advanced Excel.
• Coordinate and ensure the Group's Funds and Asset Management entity audits are carried out within planned period and assist in preparation of the financial statements.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years relevant professional experience in accounting and budgeting positions in a busy commercial Grouping or Development Financial Institution environment. 
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects).
• Robust quantitative orientation with financial modelling knowledge, computer literacy and hands-on skills in enterprise resource planning systems (particularly SAP).
• Financial and accountancy knowledge and knowledge of IFRS.
• Results oriented individual with excellent written and communication skills with proven ability to rapidly produce quality reports and ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Proven organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to build partnerships, work in multinational teams, deliver results and manage client relationships.
• Fluency in English is a requirement, and Knowledge of TDB Group's other working language (French) would be an added advantage.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Group Executive, Financial Management, the Senior Secretary will perform, coordinate and oversee administrative duties while providing an extensive level of support to the Group Executive and department staff, to facilitate the Group Executive and the department to work more efficiently and effectively towards reaching the Group's goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Secretary is responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions:

• Assist the Group Executive, Financial Management and the department generally with daily administrative duties and complete a broad variety of administrative tasks including managing an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence; arranging comprehensive and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas and compiling documents for meetings.
• Balance conflicting priorities to manage the department's workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Communicate directly and on behalf of the Group Executive with departmental staff, to other departments within the Group and externally on matters related to Group or departmental initiatives.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Associate Executive, Head, Financial Management and Unit Heads.
• Support the day-to-day workflow and prioritising specific assignments and preparing briefing materials.
• Prepare travel documentation (Visas, Tickets, and Delegate's Pack) to ensure the Executives' travel logistics are properly handled.
• Draft correspondence, schedule appointments, book meeting rooms, organise internal and external meetings for Financial Management teams; prepare meeting minutes, designate and follow up on assigned action items.
• Prepare timely and accurate internal reports, including the expense reports for the department to track budget utilisation.
• Involvement in the department's budget preparation.
• Preparing and processing payment applications on the SAP portal.
• Writing cheques, keeping petty cash and maintaining the requisite records.
• Develop and maintain an accurate documentation and filling system (physical and electronic) to facilitate easy access and retrieval.
• Coordinating and archiving of departments records with the Records Center.
• Assist in the editing and formatting of the Annual Report, Consolidated Financial Report and Board Papers.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Duty Station

The duty station is Nairobi, Kenya.

Qualifications and Competences

• Bachelor's degree in public/business administration/finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Secretarial Sciences/Office Management is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in a regional/international corporate, banking or DFI environment.
• Adept in office systems software/equipment with strong information technology skills and excellent IT skills in MS Office (MS Excel and PowerPoint in particular) and SAP ERP.
• Proven organization and time management skills to complete a high volume of varied responsibilities in a fast-paced setting with excellent attention to detail.
• Superb communication skills (oral and written) with a concise, clear and compelling style.
• Ability to work effectively without constant and direct supervision or guidance.
• Resourceful, strategic problem-solving ability with a positive 'can do' attitude,
• Exhibit sound judgement and ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction.
• Ability to work under pressure, team player and ability to juggle multiple, changing priorities,
• Strong organizational and planning skills, tact and discretion.
• Fluency in English is a requirement, with working knowledge of French as an added advantage.