The Coca-Cola Company, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American multinational beverage corporation, and manufacturer, retailer, and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.

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Finance Analyst

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

2 - 3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Purpose Statement:

To ensure the effective financial planning, rigorous analysis of financial reports and accurate reporting of financials to relevant stakeholders within convenient times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Data Management and Reporting

• Reconcile and highlight discrepancies in financial data and reporting across various financial systems.
• Resolve system issues by logging calls or asking users to correct incorrect postings, addressing mapping issues with master data between systems.
• Prepare and circulate the finance master data mapping file ahead of month-end and budgeting periods.
• Develop simple financial tools to meet business reporting requirements.
• Extract and reconcile financial data from ERP systems to data warehouses and statutory reporting platforms.
• Build reports to optimize existing finance reporting and enhance data analytics.
• Ensure effective implementation of local and national promotions through accurate financial reporting.

Financial System Analysis and Optimization

• Conduct financial analyses to support finance system investigations, providing insights and context.
• Identify opportunities to digitize and automate finance systems and processes, driving digital transformation and optimization.
• Collate information to understand current finance system processes for mapping and scoping.
• Debrief finance specifications with developers to ensure clarity of project scope and solution requirements.
• Design and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), preparing and resolving lists of system deficiencies.
• Provide input in developing training materials and project plans, and track project performance to highlight risks, opportunities, and success factors.
• Analyze data and provide insights for post-implementation reviews and resolve post go-live support queries.

Governance and Compliance

• Log requests with the Master Data team to manage finance master data on the ERP System.
• Provide feedback to business stakeholders on the progress of logged requests.
• Conduct quarterly self-assessments to identify non-compliance areas in finance systems and master data.
• Attend quarterly stock counts to ensure accurate stock reporting.
• Provide required information for Corporate Audit Division (CAD) and internal/external auditors to assess internal controls compliance and correct accounting aligned with IFRS.
• Implement action plans to close audit findings and mitigate business risks.

Project Support and Performance Tracking

• Track, analyze, and report on project performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Highlight areas of risk, opportunity, and success factors in finance system projects.
• Analyze data for post-implementation reviews and provide insights for system improvements.

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• BSc degree in Statistics and/or Data Science.
• CPA / ACCA Finalist
• Data analysis / data mining certification will be added advantage.

Experience

• 2-3 yrs experience in data analysis

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of product and industry knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Motivational and presentation skills to effectively communicate financial insights and strategies.
• Customer-focused approach with strong negotiation skills.
• Expertise in revenue management to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Strategic thinker with insights into industry trends and competitor activities.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies.
• Resilient and flexible, capable of working under pressure and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain performance and productivity in a dynamic environment.
• Effective conflict handling and problem-solving abilities to address financial and operational challenges.
• Ability to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently, ensuring smooth financial operations.
• Ability to coach and lead teams, inspiring them to achieve results.
• Act as an ambassador for the company and its brands, promoting a positive image.
• Understanding of evolving business needs and the ability to adapt systems for added value.
• Focus on execution excellence and maintaining high standards in all financial activities.

• Reconcile and highlight discrepancies in financial data and reporting across various financial systems.
• Resolve system issues by logging calls or asking users to correct incorrect postings, addressing mapping issues with master data between systems.
• Prepare and circulate the finance master data mapping file ahead of month-end and budgeting periods.
• Develop simple financial tools to meet business reporting requirements.
• Extract and reconcile financial data from ERP systems to data warehouses and statutory reporting platforms.
• Build reports to optimize existing finance reporting and enhance data analytics.
• Ensure effective implementation of local and national promotions through accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct financial analyses to support finance system investigations, providing insights and context.
• Identify opportunities to digitize and automate finance systems and processes, driving digital transformation and optimization.
• Collate information to understand current finance system processes for mapping and scoping.
• Debrief finance specifications with developers to ensure clarity of project scope and solution requirements.
• Design and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), preparing and resolving lists of system deficiencies.
• Provide input in developing training materials and project plans, and track project performance to highlight risks, opportunities, and success factors.
• Analyze data and provide insights for post-implementation reviews and resolve post go-live support queries.
• Log requests with the Master Data team to manage finance master data on the ERP System.
• Provide feedback to business stakeholders on the progress of logged requests.
• Conduct quarterly self-assessments to identify non-compliance areas in finance systems and master data.
• Attend quarterly stock counts to ensure accurate stock reporting.
• Provide required information for Corporate Audit Division (CAD) and internal/external auditors to assess internal controls compliance and correct accounting aligned with IFRS.
• Implement action plans to close audit findings and mitigate business risks.
• Track, analyze, and report on project performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Highlight areas of risk, opportunity, and success factors in finance system projects.
• Analyze data for post-implementation reviews and provide insights for system improvements.

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of product and industry knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Motivational and presentation skills to effectively communicate financial insights and strategies.
• Customer-focused approach with strong negotiation skills.
• Expertise in revenue management to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Strategic thinker with insights into industry trends and competitor activities.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term financial strategies.
• Resilient and flexible, capable of working under pressure and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain performance and productivity in a dynamic environment.
• Effective conflict handling and problem-solving abilities to address financial and operational challenges.
• Ability to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently, ensuring smooth financial operations.
• Ability to coach and lead teams, inspiring them to achieve results.
• Act as an ambassador for the company and its brands, promoting a positive image.
• Understanding of evolving business needs and the ability to adapt systems for added value.
• Focus on execution excellence and maintaining high standards in all financial activities.

• BSc degree in Statistics and/or Data Science.
• CPA / ACCA Finalist
• Data analysis / data mining certification will be added advantage.