Simba Corporation SAP FICO Business Analyst Job in Kenya

Simba Corporation is one of Kenya's most successful indigenous commercial group of companies with a rich heritage in Motor Vehicle sales and service. 

Simba Corporation is the sole distributor in Kenya for Mitsubishi, BMW, Fuso Trucks & Buses and Mahindra. 

Simba Corporation also has diversified business interests in fields such as Vehicle Assembly, Hospitality,Venture Capital, Financial Services and Entertainment.

In line with its strategy of growth and innovation to be market leader, Simba Corporation is seeking to recruit experienced and exceptional individuals to fill the following key positions in its different franchises within the Group in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. 

SAP FICO Business Analyst
Ref.: SFBA/05/2014 
 

Department: ICT and Finance
 

Reports To: ICT Manager and Management Accountant
 

Supervision: As will be advised
 

Job Purpose: Working with both the ICT and Finance teams, the SAP Business Analyst - FICO will be expected to use his/her consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution expertise to effectively integrate SAP technology into Simba Corp’s business environment in order to achieve Simba Corp’s expected business results. 

He/she shall also provide the first line of support to all the end users of the module.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as liaison with Simba IT and Finance team when troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems relating to FICO module
• General functional support to end users on any recurrent finance system problems
• Continuously training end users and new staff in the finance department
• Preparation and updating of business process procedures and end user manuals
• Continuous business process improvement and streamlining business processes by reviewing and enhancing relevant controls
• Support to the technical team when developing and enhancing reports, smart forms and workflows
• Design, configuration and testing of new functionalities and enhancements to the FICO module as per the requirements of the business
• Testing for any new functionalities and developments done on other modules that are directly integrated with the FICO module
• Roll out and support activities to the branches and subsidiary companies
• Advice the Finance and ICT teams on any new enhancements and upgrades published by SAP

Person Specifications
 

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

Professional Qualifications

• SAP Certification in the Finance and Controlling (FICO) module
• CPA or ACCA Finalist

Experience

• At least 5 years working experience in an SAP environment
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting processes i.e. receivables, payables, bank and cash, taxation, general ledger, fixed assets, management accounting and financial reporting
• Must have at least one full lifecycle SAP R/3 EC6 implementation experience (Project Preparation till Go-Live)

Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS standards
• Business knowledge and process design skills
• Ability to analyse problems and provide clear recommendations
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to collaborate with different teams, and have a strong desire to excel.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as a team player and can manage own workload
• Able to Multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Must be an effective problem solver
• Ability to read and understand ABAP code

How to Apply
Attractive remuneration packages commensurate with the positions’ responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidates. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application with a detailed CV via email, stating your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number for the position applied for on your application letter and email subject.

To be considered, your application must be received by 30 May 2014 addressed to the undersigned. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.com