MRM Hiring Group Finance Executive – Nairobi

Main purpose of the position:

The incumbent will identify and create key reports and MIS to monitor, study and analyse planned vs actual financial performance of the Business Units and present a consolidated view of the Group.

 Reporting in to this position (designation and level)

1. Routine/Direct: None
2. Functional/Indirect: None
3. Close coordination with: Group Finance and Business Unit Functional Heads

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse Business Unit Monthly Management reporting with detailed analysis along with comparison with prior Rolling Estimate, Annual Business Plan and Previous Year and present a consolidated view of the Group.
• Creating a framework of the annual business plan including benchmarks and targets, analyse submissions of the Business Units and present a consolidated view of the Group. 
• Assist in creating and monitoring standard Group Finance SOPs to be implemented across all business units.  
• Driving other key Group MIS as required by stakeholders. Raise red flags on issues and escalate matters to Group Finance. 
• Provide financial analysis as needed.

Requirements

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification: CPA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent
Qualifications as an added advantage: MBA
Professional registration: Yes

Experience required:
General work experience (years): 8 years
Post Qualification experience (years): Minimum 5 Years

Technical competencies and skills:

The candidate should have hands-on experience in the following:
Books of accounts
Reconciliations
Critical evaluation and monitoring of the relevant accounting standards, regulation and reporting frameworks.
Preparation of financial statements and related reports
Budget, Budgetary Control and Forecasting
Product Cost, cost allocation & Variance Analysis
Business Performance Reporting including Board Packs
Cash flow Planning & Forecasting
Effective decision making through analyzing, evaluating and communicating performance and position of entities-Including ratio analysis and understanding thereof
Directs organizational performance through the selection and measurement of financial and non-financial performance indicators

Computer literacy:
Outstanding knowledge of spreadsheets and PowerPoint (Advance Skills)
ERP knowledge is mandatory, preference SAP 

Work Level

Mid-Level

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Nairobi

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