Accountant – Financial Analysis at KCA University (KCAU)

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.

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.