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Financial Controller – East Africa (PB8)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CFA) with at least 3 years’ experience post-qualification. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.
Purpose of job
The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by supporting the provision of accounting integrity. This will be achieved through:
• Supporting the Regional Financial Controller with the end to end accounting process across the operation; including month and year end close
• Ensuring consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and corporate policies
Risk and Compliance Analyst – East Africa (PB6)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience1 year
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Degree holder in Accounting/ Auditing or Finance with at least 1 year experience post-qualification. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.
Purpose of job
The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by ensuring governance and enterprise risk management is achieved. This will be realised through:
• Monitoring of financial controls, using corporate frameworks as specified
• Monitoring risk levels and take corrective action where this is required.
• Acting as the first point of contact within the region for counter-fraud activity
• Participating in leading regional investigations as needed drawing on the expertise of the Central Fraud team and acting on their advice.
• Recommending appropriate action to the Regional Finance Director.
Financial Planning and Analysis Lead – East Africa (PB7)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Degree holder or part qualified with a recognized body with at least 2 years’ experience in operational financial management or management accounting. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and specifically in East Africa.
Purpose of job
The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by contributing to planning and business decisions. This will be realised through:
• Supporting the Regional Head Financial Planning and Analysis in providing professional guidance in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Supporting regional Business Development Managers and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance
• Analysing and interpreting long – and short – term financial and operational plans through management reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial trends, impact assessment in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director in order to enable informed decisions.
SSA Regional FPNA Analyst (PB6)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Degree holder with at least 2 years’ experience in operational financial management or management accounting. The successful post-holder will contribute to the delivery of one global Finance team with accurate and effective financial information in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is a regional post.
Purpose of job
The post-holder is expected to achieve substantial impact by contributing to planning and business decisions. This will be realised through:
• Supporting the Regional Head Financial Planning and Analysis lead in providing professional guidance in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Supporting regional Business Development Managers and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance
• Analysing and interpreting long – and short – term financial and operational plans through management reporting, analysis and interpretation of financial trends, impact assessment in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director in order to enable informed decisions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to British Council career website on jobs.britishcouncil.org to apply
