FINANCIAL ANALYSTGLOBAL 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:

Bachelors 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

Bachelors 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