Accountant – Financial Analysis

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KCA University (KCAU) Full time
KCA University (KCAU) is a private, non-profit institution, founded in July 1989 as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to improve the quality of accountancy and financial management training in the country

JOB OBJECTIVE
The position holder shall be responsible for the University's business analysis and financial modelling. The role provides the professional and technical expertise to manage fiscal resources appropriately.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluate historical and current financial data for insights into the University's financial status.
Evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation.
Develop predictive financial models to support organisational decision-making on operations and strategy.
Lead, participate in, and/or assist with strategic financial analysis and planning processes.
Analyse processes to identify gaps that can improve Revenues and profit margins.
Establish benchmarks for financial processes.
Track current financial data to alert management on the required corrective action.
Provide guidance in buying or selling decisions, making investments, and generating funds.
Study industry-specific research and available data to predict trends.
Develop forecasting tools to automate financial data analysis.
Prepare reports of all business units and programs on overhead allocation, contribution margins and yields.
Performs ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in decision-making.
Participates in implementing action plans and tactics in support of University goals and objectives.
Analyses and monitors compliance with financial reporting and legal requirements.
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business or a related area from an accredited/recognised institution.
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and Member of ICPAK in good standing
Must be a Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA)

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years work experience in business finance in an institution of higher learning or similar work environment.


OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Ability to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis, simulation, and projections
Excellent advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of IFRS.
Excellent communication skills.
A team player
Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, zero-based budgets, and Ratio analysis.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.

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