Management Accountant

Job Role: Management Accountant
Industry: Manufacturing / General Industry
Nature of Job: Full‑time
Salary: KES 40,000 – 50,000 per month
Job Location: Kiambu

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Management Accountant to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for our operations in Kiambu. The role involves preparing management accounts, cost analysis, and budgets, and providing actionable insights to help management make informed decisions.

Your Role

• Prepare and interpret financial reports and management accounts for leadership.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control activities to support operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, highlighting key trends and variances.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision‑making.

• Produce detailed cost analysis (product costing, process profitability) and other management reports.

• Provide timely, accurate financial information with clear, actionable insights.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.

• Monitor actual performance vs. budget and forecast, and explain variances.

• Recommend corrective actions to improve cost control and resource allocation.

Costing & Variance Analysis

• Conduct detailed costing for products, projects, or departments.

• Analyze cost variances, identify root causes, and advise management.

• Implement cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve ERP/accounting system usage for accuracy and efficiency.

• Develop and implement finance policies, procedures, and controls.

• Automate routine financial reports and improve workflow using Excel or other tools.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits as required.

• Support the Finance Manager in strengthening internal controls.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with operations and departmental teams to provide financial guidance.

• Present financial information in a clear, non‑technical manner for non‑finance stakeholders.

• Support strategic initiatives with scenario analysis and business‑case modelling.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA (K) certified or actively pursuing CPA (K).

• 3–5 years’ progressive experience in management accounting, preferably in manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of costing, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly salary of KES 40,000 – 50,000.

• Opportunity to work in a hands‑on management accounting role with direct impact on business decisions.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to grow in a finance‑driven environment, send your CV to the company’s recruitment email (as per your instructions), with the subject line “Management Accountant – Kiambu”.