Governance & Cost Management Officer – Network Operations

Company Details
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Description: Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and sup… Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Finance
Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing  policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.
  • Track vendor performance against SLAs/KPIs and support contract compliance monitoring (BPA/CPA).
  • Log, track, and follow up on vendor issues, escalations, onboarding, and access setup.
  • Maintain vendor performance records and cost tracking data.
  • Capture and monitor site operational costs (fuel, maintenance, power) and consolidate cost data from multiple sources.
  • Identify cost variances/inconsistencies and support preparation of periodic cost reports.
  • Support Purchase Requisition (PR) creation/validation and track Purchase Orders (POs) through approval cycles.
  • Assist with goods receipt, invoice matching, and reconciliation of PR/PO/invoice data, flagging discrepancies.
  • Ensure timely payment processing through proactive follow-ups.
  • Maintain accurate operational/financial data, prepare reports, and identify data gaps or errors; support basic automation and reporting improvements.
  • Coordinate across operations, finance, and vendors; support system issue resolution (e.g., Oracle ERP, iTower), ensure compliance with procurement policies, maintain audit-ready documentation, and track KPI performance metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 1–3 years’ experience in procurement support, finance operations, or data/cost tracking
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic financial and cost analysis understanding
  • Proficient in data handling and reporting (Excel)
  • Effective coordination and follow-up abilities
  • Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately
  • Basic knowledge of ERP systems
  • Systems & Tools: Oracle ERP, iTower, Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
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