Financial Analyst/Global Cost Accountant

JOB TITLE: FINANCIAL ANALYST/GLOBAL COST ACCOUNTANT

About This Job:

Q -Sourcing
Limited trading as Q -Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm
operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya,
Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of
our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Financial Analyst/Global Cost Accountant to work in Nairobi, Kenya.

Job Summary

This
position provides a unique opportunity to be involved in a variety of financial
accounting areas including consolidations, international accounting, financial
analyses, U.S. GAAP compliance, forecasting and budgeting.  Responsibilities also include coordinating
and/or preparing book and certain tax accounting information for use by our
external tax advisors in preparing the tax provision and federal, state and
local income tax returns.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Complete
worldwide consolidated income statements, balance sheets and statements of cash
flow reported to senior management

·         Prepare
the year -end audited financial statements including footnotes and assist in the
coordination of and preparation for the external audit

·         Develop
and prepare standardized financial reporting and tax packages to meet internal
and external reporting requirements

·         Monitor
U.S. GAAP compliance and stay abreast of new accounting requirements and
disclosures

·         Prepare
worldwide annual budget and quarterly annual forecasts

·         Prepare
financial analyses and presentations for Board of Directors’ meetings

·         Prepare
global business segment reporting

·         Coordinate
and/or prepare financial information and certain tax information required for
U.S. tax provision and tax compliance purposes 

·         Coordinate
and/or prepare information related to the annual insurance renewal and other
insurance related projects/tasks

·         Complete
special projects

• Analyze
  manufacturing and operational costs to identify variances and recommend
  corrective actions.
  
• Prepare
  cost reports and profitability analysis for products, projects, or
  departments.
  
• Monitor
  standard costs and update as necessary to reflect changes in production or
  market conditions.
  
• Assist in
  budgeting and forecasting by providing cost -related insights and data.
  
• Perform
  margin analysis and support pricing decisions with accurate cost data.
  
• Collaborate
  with operations and procurement teams to optimize cost efficiency.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with internal controls and accounting standards related to cost
  accounting.
  
• Support
  month -end and year -end closing processes with cost allocation and
  inventory valuation.
  
• Develop
  and maintain cost accounting systems for accurate tracking and reporting.
  
• Identify
  cost -saving opportunities and present actionable recommendations to
  management.
  
• Selected
  Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Purchasing and Production
  Functions.
  
• Any other
  duties as assigned.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor’s
degree in business with a major in accounting.

·         Experience
(three to four years) in general accounting, financial statement preparation,
financial analysis, consolidations and U.S. GAAP

·         Emphasis
in international accounting

·         CPA
certification and Big 4 Experience preferred

·         Proficient
in developing complex spreadsheets using Excel and creating PowerPoint
presentations

·         JD
Edwards EnterpriseOne experience a plus

·         Highly
organized and accurate

·         Flexible

·         Positive
attitude and team player

·         Self -starter
that can multi -task to meet established deadlines

Interested
and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link
below

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.

Q -SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

Requirements

Bachelor’s
degree in business with a major in accounting.

·         Experience
(three to four years) in general accounting, financial statement preparation,
financial analysis, consolidations and U.S. GAAP

·         Emphasis
in international accounting

·         CPA
certification and Big 4 Experience preferred

·         Proficient
in developing complex spreadsheets using Excel and creating PowerPoint
presentations

·         JD
Edwards EnterpriseOne experience a plus

·         Highly
organized and accurate

·         Flexible

·         Positive
attitude and team player

·         Self -starter
that can multi -task to meet established deadlines