New Products Business Analysis Manager Job Vacancy: Safaricom Limited

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the New Products & Services Division which includes M-PESA & VAS Department.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

New Products Business Analysis Manager

Ref: NP – BAM – JUL 09

Reporting to the Chief New Products & Services Officer, the New Products Business Analysis Manager will be responsible for providing analysis of existing and new products & services; proactively research and inform the business of possible products & services and trends to guide the division strategic planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budget process and develop business plans;
• Track Key Performance Indicators within business model and consolidate input for budget cycle;
• Develop business cases for all new products and present them to management within the set timeliness;
• Track and report performance against the business case;
• Track divisional expenditure by monitoring OPEX & CAPEX spends and revenue;
• Prepare performance and transaction reports, forecasts and perform trends analysis for the division;
• In consultation with internal and external stakeholders, define reporting requirements for the New Products Division;
• Champion market intelligence gathering and reporting for the division.
  

Minimum Requirements

• A degree from a recognized university preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics (Statistics);
• Qualified accountant with CPA (K) / ACCA / CIMA / ACA;
• An MBA is an additional advantage;
• At least 6 years management accounting experience in an international company with 3 years in Telecommunications company handling business planning and budgeting;
• Working experience in preparation of budgets and forecasts preferably within FMCG environment is a must;
• Financial modeling experience and exceptional in use of excel and/or business objects;
• Hands on experience in a computerized environment preferably with oracle applications;
• Experience in international reporting and benchmarking;
• High organizational and decision making skills;
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before 19th July 2009

The Resourcing Manager

Safaricom Limited

Nairobi.

Via email to: hr @ safaricom.co.ke