Safaricom Senior Manager - Decision Support Job Vacancy in Kenya

Safaricom Senior Manager - Decision Support Job Vacancy in Kenya
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Manager - Decision Support
Ref: FIN – BPFDS – AUG10

Reporting to the Head of Department – Business Planning & Forecasting, the job holders role will be to provide simple and easy to understand, analytical and insightful financial support and information for all internal business decisions by partnering with the different divisions in a proactive manner to drive faster turnaround of product offerings, capital investments and enhanced benchmarking for key business activities & processes.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
    * Establish a project methodology with stakeholders across the business to ensure any input required from decision support is well thought through, is timely and built into all project deliverables.
    * Manage and track post project implementation to ensure returns as anticipated during project formulation are achieved.
    * Develop and enhance the capital budgeting model to make it easy to review and use.
    * Ensure ROI for all asset categories is properly defined and enhanced to drive returns for capital investments
    * Attend all CDI monthly review meetings on behalf of Business Planning & Forecasting to ensure development of the budget plan takes into consideration issues highlighted under CDI as requiring improvement and their impact on the budget.
    * Implement procedures to drive timely comparison and reconciliation of information received from various systems that are used in statistical reporting from the Business intelligence system.
    * Manage implementation of all new processes introduced within the department in line with ISO standards.
    * Review all information security protocols regarding access and use of information generated from business planning for security and align the risk information plans to recommended standards by the risk management division.
    * Represent the Business Planning & Forecasting department in the launch of new products and identify areas where integration of information into the Business Intelligence system will be required.
    * Manage and develop staff reporting to you.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and Competencies:

    * Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA with an honors degree from a recognized university; OR a reputable internationally recognized 1st degree but with an MBA /CFA /IT qualification;
    * 5-7 years accounting experience in an international company or FMCG;
    * A minimum of 2 years management experience with exposure in overseeing business analytics and projects investment;
    * Demonstrated proficiency in project management;
    * Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the workplace;
    * Ability to lead and co-ordinate projects to completion;
    * Ability to critically analyze processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance;
    * Experience in planning and budgeting with a clear demonstration of strong analytical ability;
    * Experience in corporate reporting for financial and management information;
    * Good working knowledge of MS Office applications is a must; with a working knowledge of a computerized accounting system preferably Oracle applications;
    * Self- drive for results;
    * Ability to influence and advise stakeholders, peers and the Safaricom Executive Committee EXCO;
    * Good problem solving, analytical and decision making skills;
    * A highly credible, strategic focused individual;
    * Good communication and interpersonal skills;
    * High level of Initiative and self-drive; a team player.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below.

All applications must be received on or before Friday 13th August 2010;

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to:
hr@safaricom.co.ke