Wananchi is the leading business providing affordable entertainment and connectivity for the rapidly growing middle class in East Africa.
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.
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