Senior Officer- Analysis & Reporting at BRAC

Senior Officer, Analysis & Reporting, BRAC Kenya Company Limited

The Senior Officer-Analysis& Reporting will provide high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights that support strategic decision-making at BRAC Kenya Company Limited (BKCL). The Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, supporting cost optimisation, and enabling data-driven business decisions in line with BKCL’s regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and assess BKCL’s financial performance by analysing actual results against budgets and forecasts.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making.

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports, including analysis of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow trends.

• Perform variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting.

• Support cost analysis initiatives by applying sound cost accounting principles and recommending cost optimisation strategies.

• Review monthly management accounts and trial balances to ensure consistency with system ledger data and transaction records.

• Develop dashboards and analytical tools (Excel/Power BI) to enhance data processing, reporting efficiency, and management visibility.

• Consolidate and analyse financial data (budgets, forecasts, management accounts) in alignment with organisational goals and financial standing.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and provide practical recommendations to improve financial performance.

• Conduct benchmarking and basic process analysis to support performance improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and present accurate financial information to internal stakeholders, donors, and government authorities as required.

• Monitor payment schedules and support reconciliation processes to ensure timely settlement of financial obligations.

• Drive continuous process improvement and contribute to policy development within the Finance & Accounts function.

• Uphold BKCL values and represent the organisation professionally in external forums when required.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or a related field. Certification in Financial Analysis.

• At least 3 Years working as a Financial Analyst in MFI, Bank, NGO in the financial sector.

• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis.

• Hands-on experience in handling Bank and Cash transactions.

Required Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.

• Sound understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

• Strong report preparation and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of corporate finance principles and microfinance reporting standards.

• Understanding of cost accounting and operational financial processes.

• Proficiency in financial analytics tools, including Power BI and data query techniques.

• Good awareness of current financial regulations, tax laws, money markets, and the broader business environment.