Financial Analyst at VISA | Nairobi 2025

Financial Analyst | Nairobi 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

• Position: Financial Analyst
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County
• Job Type: Full-time
• Department: Finance/Accounting
• Job Reference: REF83938R
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Equal Opportunity: Visa is an EEO employer, welcoming diverse applicants.

INTRODUCTION

Are you a finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience in financial management? Visa is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial excellence, optimize business operations, and partner with key stakeholders to achieve financial goals.

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and governance for the Central and Coastal Southern Africa cluster. The role requires a deep understanding of financial data analysis, business partnering, and revenue analytics. You will play a crucial role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with policies, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced multinational business environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

ABOUT VISA

Visa is a global leader in payment technology, committed to innovation and financial inclusion. Our mission is to connect the world through secure, reliable, and efficient digital payments. With operations across multiple continents, Visa partners with financial institutions, merchants, and governments to drive economic growth and seamless digital transactions.

As a Financial Analyst at Visa, you will play a vital role in analyzing financial performance, optimizing investment decisions, and ensuring strong financial governance. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with regional finance teams and business partners to develop strategies that enhance financial efficiency and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Financial Analyst, your primary responsibilities will include:

Financial Management:

• Overseeing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting process for the Central and Coastal Southern Africa clusters.
• Managing the budgeting and forecasting process for financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Implementing strategies to prevent and resolve bad debts, ensuring financial health.
• Providing basic support in revenue management and investment decisions.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities to enhance financial efficiency.

Revenue Analytics and Business Partnering:

• Leading the analysis of key business drivers for strategic planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting.
• Conducting financial modeling and review of client deals, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Performing finance reviews of incentive contracts to optimize financial strategies.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensuring all deals and approval-to-spend requests are recorded and reported in compliance with financial policies.
• Ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency in financial reporting.
• Providing guidance to business partners on budget approvals, forecasts, and financial commitments.

Relationship Management:

• Partnering with business and regional finance teams to ensure alignment on financial performance.
• Demonstrating a strong sense of urgency in preparing and evaluating financial models.
• Building and maintaining relationships with finance business partners across SSA and CEMEA regions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business finance within a multinational organization.
• Experience in one of the following industries is highly desirable: Payment Technology, Consulting, FMCG, or Telecom.
• High-energy, proactive, and results-driven professional.
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with executive management.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a focus on collaboration.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to problem-solve, make data-driven decisions, and drive financial improvements.

Technical Competencies:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skills, including experience in forecasting and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience with Power BI, IBM Cognos TM1, and Hyperion is an advantage.
• Conceptual knowledge of financial databases and reporting tools.

Business Competencies:

• Experience in financial and commercial analysis within a large multinational corporation.
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and financial integrity.

COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES

Visa fosters a work environment built on:

• Diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from various backgrounds.
• Innovation and technology-driven growth, ensuring global financial inclusion.
• Collaboration and professional development, offering opportunities for career growth.
• High ethical standards, maintaining financial integrity and compliance.
• A culture of openness, trust, and flexibility, allowing employees to thrive.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above requirements, apply now through the Visa Careers Portal. Ensure that your application includes an updated CV and relevant supporting documents.

• Apply Now: Visa Careers Portal

Visa is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, gender, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

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FINAL NOTE

Visa is an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. The company does not charge any fees for job applications and warns against fraudulent recruitment schemes. Applicants should only apply through official Visa channels.

Join Visa today and take the next step in your financial career!