Analyst- Financial Systems & Processes (External)- Fixed Term for Six months
SafaricomThis is a unique opportunity to join Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC's Financial Controlling - ET department as an Analyst, offering a short-term contract to cover a key role. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of financial systems and processes, with a focus on Oracle implementation and optimization. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking for a temporary position with the potential for long-term impact.
Responsibilities
At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.
Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and getting it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.
Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.
Purpose: To execute relevant tasks required in the development and enhancement in the use of the business integrated system application i.e. Oracle and incorporate the various business processes to enhance efficiency and control. This will involve managing implementation of projects from beginning to end and ensure training of application users to achieve effective use of the system as well as maintaining and controlling Financial Systems Master data and resolving functional support issues.
- Enhance the use of the financial systems used by the business by critically evaluating their current usage versus the business requirements for transaction processing, control and reporting.
Establish integrations from other systems into Financial Systems and then draw up a list of possible processes to be integrated into the application to minimize manual processing.
Establish functionalities available in Financial Systems that are not yet in use and then draw up list of functionalities that could be activated for use by the business to increase efficiency and control.
Resolve functionalities that have had problems in the past and that have affected key control account financial balances and provide corrective action going forward through detailed data analysis
Complete the preparation of detailed step by step implementation processes for each of the agreed projects agreed on the annual program for improvements for the financial systems.
Participate in regular trainings for staff during the implementation of the various improvements to Financial Systems in liaison with HR training.
Implement agreed procedures to ensure the timely comparison and reconciliation of information received from various systems that is used in financial reporting to ensure strict financial reporting deadlines are met
Develop and implement a systematic process for capturing all Financial Systems Accounting problems and timely resolution of the same in liaison with the Technology department and/or application providers
Liaise between the users and the IT department or Financial Systems provider in the resolution of issues arising and ensure timely resolution of problems within the agreed SLA.
Automate the generation of the statutory Accounts statements by integrating into the financial Systems
Management of Financial Systems Master data. This includes all key setups
- i.e. Suppliers, Supplier Bank details, Item Masters and key financial controls on Financial Systems as well as User Access management to financial Systems
- Prepare a detailed implementation process plan for each of the agreed projects on the annual program and within the stipulated dates
Deliver automation of Financial & Business processes as per agreed project plans
Investigate the flow of transactions between financial systems/applications to identify sources of differences and resolve integration issues within agreed SLAs
Set up approved and documented SLAs with technology for resolution of various issues raised around financial systems.
Maintain Master data management and setup controls within SLAs agreed
No audit issues on master data and user access
Provide detailed reporting and analysis for users across the business and external auditors as
Resolve functional user issues raised and ensure all SLA’s defined are met
Maintain Up to date definition of Financial System processes and controls across the business
- Track and record the performance of the staff trained against the activated system capacity to measure effective use.
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant CPA /ACCA/CIMA/ACA with an honors degree from a recognized university;
- 3-5 years accounting experience in an international company or international audit firm
- 3-5 years’ experience in managing Financial Systems specifically ERPs
- Demonstrate proficiency in project management skills and competencies
- Ability to critically analyze processes and systems for enhancement of efficiency and performance
- Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the workplace.
Experience in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and extraction of the Trial Balance and financial statements - Preparation of periodic statutory accounts
- Direct involvement in corporate reporting for financial and management information
- Submission of accurate, timely and relevant information for statutory and Internal audit purposes
- Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams
- Leadership skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and competencies
How to Apply
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