Job Description
FINANCE ANALYST (ONE POSITION) JOB REF NO. MIC/012/2023
Terms of Service-contract for a term of five (5) years and may be eligible for reappointment
subject to acceptable performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Writing data-backed reports to support the management team in taking strategic business
decisions;
ii. Measuring financial risk associated with investment decisions;
iii. Consolidating and analyzing financial data, while taking into account the Corporation’s
goals and financial standing;
iv. Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial
performance of the Corporation;
v. Assembling and summarizing data to structure reports on financial status and risks;
vi. Developing financial models, conducting benchmarking and process analysis;
vii. Conducting business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop
forecast models;
viii.Identifying trends, advising the Corporation and recommending actions to the Senior
Finance & Accounts Officer based on sound analysis;
ix. Reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data;
x. Consulting with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision
making within the broadest scope;
xi. Studying industry-specific research and available data to predict trends
xii. Any other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, (preferably with a major in finance,
economics or statistics) or a related field from a recognized University;
iii. Master’s Degree in a related field from a recognized University or CFA credentials will be
an added advantage;
iv. Have had experience in working as a financial analyst for a period of not less than five (5)
years;
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
PERSONAL QUALITIES IN ADDITIONAL TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
i. Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills;
ii. Strategic thinking and organizational skills;
iii. Ability to work under pressure;
iv. Monitoring and evaluation skills;
v. Interpersonal skills;
vi. Collaboration skills.