Our Roots Telkom Kenya was established as a telecommunications operator under the Companies Act in April 1999. We provide integrated communications solutions in Kenya with the widest range of voice and data services as well as network facilities for residential and business customers. We are proud to play a prominent role in the information and communications technology sector, serving millions of Kenyans across the country. Our Wings Telkom Kenya’s partnership with Orange S.A (formerly France Telecom Group), saw the launch of the Orange brand in Kenya in 2008. Our new corporate identity is inspired by new investments and a fresh new approach to doing business. This is the beginning of an exciting journey, a journey we invite all Kenyans to be part of.
Role Purpose
To be responsible for tracking Telkom Kenya’s financial performance against the overall business strategy as well as the finance strategic plan, analyze business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and provide reports for senior management make tactical and strategic decisions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
- Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
Academic Background and Professional Knowledge
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)/ Certified Accountant – CPA(K) or ACCA
- 3-4 years’ experience, preferably in the telecommunications or related industry.
- Good understanding of accounting/financial standards and principles and ability to resolve basic financial and accounting problems
- Good knowledge of presentation skills using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and other relevant software
Here are the Skills we are looking for
- Thorough knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS)
- Hands on experience with any ERP system
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail;
- Advanced knowledge of accounting applications
- Budgetary monitoring
- Process discipline
- Strong business and financial acumen and strong commercial experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills aligned to strong team leadership competencies.
- Excellent presentation, reporting and communications skills
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