Savannah Cement Business Performance Analyst Job Career in Kenya

Savannah Cement is the newest cement player to get into the Kenyan market and is currently about to complete a state-of –the-art greenfield cement grinding plant in Athi River Kenya.

The plant will employ the latest cement technology in the market to produce 1.5 million tonnes of various cement types per annum for the Kenyan and regional market.

Savannah Cement is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and result oriented professionals, seeking a thrilling and fulfilling experience, to join the company in the following positions:

Business Performance Analyst

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Business Performance Analyst is responsible for cost management, timely and accurate business performance reporting, collating data for budgeting and forecasting purposes and reporting.

Career Responsibilities:

• Collation of data for the preparation of annual budgets, and forecasts
• Generating company reports such as management accounts, and addendum reports on COGS, SGA, CAPEX, and collation of pertinent explanations for variances from expectations
• Stock management via the stock control function, and coordination with the Production and Quality Control department
• Supervision of the Sales Administrator to ensure accuracy in invoicing, monthly preparation and dispatch of customer statements and timeliness in collection
• Working with the Head of Finance on implementation of accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models
• Liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process. The jobholder is also responsible for ensuring adherence to general control practices e.g. Sarbox
• Supporting heads of department on accounting and management tools and systems such as the ERP, and other planning tools; and
• Coordinating end of month closing and stock reconciliation’s and adjustments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

These positions require:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA or equivalent. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization and/or professional audit firm
• Experience in audit or similar commercial environment with exposure to ensuring compliance with controls
• Good ICT knowledge, especially in an ERP environment, Good knowledge of general accountancy rules, processes and financial analysis
• Good reporting skills and proficiency in the use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint; and
• A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.

Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.