Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) – Financial Analyst.

The position
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) is a non-profit service company, registered under the Companies Act. It operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both the national and international curricula.
It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. AKESK is looking to hire a Financial Analyst to be based in Nairobi:

About the Role:
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya is seeking a financial analyst who has a strong desire to participate in taking a lead on optimizing the business and operating model. This a unique opportunity to work with highly motivated team to make a positive impact on the business operations. The role will lead detailed analytical reviews of financials and business processes. Key role responsibilities will include financial analysis, productivity analysis, decision support, input into the budgeting, and planning processes, and creation and presentation of financial and business process analysis and reports.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Finance Department in analysing financial accounts on a monthly, quarterly, annual and project basis, as required
• Review detailed financial statements to identify opportunities for enhancing productivity and Value for Money (VFM)
• Create financial models to analyse trends, make projections, and assess risks
• Help develop financial management and reporting tools;
• Aid business process reviews and internal control systems
• Produce financial reports for management, as needed or requested, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets
• Present financial models and reports to management on major financial issues/risks/opportunities

The requirements
• Accounting skills, including knowledge of accounting principles, standards and techniques, cost analysis and reduction, cash flow management
• Basic knowledge of accounting programs
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to prepare financial statements and create financial models for budgeting and risk analysis
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to make clear, persuasive presentations to management, clients, or other stakeholders
• Ability to recognize potential financial problems, engage in strategic planning and analysis of financial resources, markets, and products, assist management in making sound, profitable financial decisions

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, business administration, or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of related work experience
• Financial analysis and financial modeling experience (preferred)
• Experience in preparing and presenting business papers and presentations (preferred)
• Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; will consider applicants currently working toward achieving professional certification

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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