Senior Manager - Business Analysis

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Executive Business Analysis and PMO Division.

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

Senior Manager - Business Analysis
Ref-SM – BA – JUNE-11

Reporting to the Executive Business Analyst & PMO, the successful candidate will be responsible for continuously reviewing Company Wide processes to ensure efficiencies are achieved. This role will be the lead of Company Wide business analytics.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

* Lead Company wide business analytics by continuously reviewing all business analytical tools to ensure that they support business information needs.
* Prepare detailed Company performance insights and suggest improvements to enable the Executive team make accurate decisions.
* Review company wide business processes to achieve desired efficiencies.
* Continuously research on the new/emerging business opportunities.
* Lead due diligence for all new business proposals.
* Lead integration of new businesses.
* Drive the company’s cost agenda in line with Safaricom 2.0 aspirations.
* Responsible for preparation of executive presentations.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

* A Bachelors Degree, in Economics, BCOM, Engineering or IT from a recognized University.
* CPA, ACCA CA /CFA qualifications
* At least 5 years experience in business analysis and/or performance management and reporting from a reputable organization preferably in FMCG environment.
* Prior experience in Mergers and Acquisitions will be a distinct advantage.
* High level knowledge of MS Office applications
* Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
* Attention to details and result oriented;
* Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below. All applications must be received on or before Thursday 16th June 2011.

The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Ltd,
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke