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

• 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.

• 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

• 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