Management Accountant
Posted:
Position: Management Accountant
Industry Sector: Manufacturing / Food Processing
Remuneration: Kshs. 50,000
Employment Nature: Full-time
Location: Githunguri–Kagwe
Role Objective
We are seeking a high-caliber Management Accountant to serve as the financial navigator for our regional operations. Your mandate is to transform raw financial data into strategic insights that drive profitability. You will lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintain rigorous cost controls across production lines, and ensure the absolute integrity of our financial reporting. This position requires a professional who is as comfortable with complex product costing and variance analysis as they are with statutory compliance and internal risk management.
Key Workstreams
Financial Performance & Reporting
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Generate precise monthly and quarterly management accounts to guide executive decision-making.
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Maintain the general ledger and oversee all account reconciliations to ensure 100% data integrity.
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Coordinate the annual budgeting process and provide detailed variance reports to identify operational gaps.
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Develop robust financial models and liquidity forecasts to optimize working capital and cash flow.
Cost Governance & Profitability
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Conduct deep-dive product costing and margin assessments to identify opportunities for expense reduction.
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Monitor production wastage and operational variances, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
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Evaluate the financial viability of new business initiatives and pricing strategies.
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Analyze inventory costs to ensure efficient resource allocation and stock management.
Risk, Compliance & Controls
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Enforce stringent internal control systems to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.
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Manage the full spectrum of tax compliance, including statutory deductions and timely filings.
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Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, ensuring swift implementation of findings.
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Promote a culture of accountability and accuracy across the procurement and production teams.
Expertise Profile
The Essentials
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Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
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Certification: CPA-K Finalist status is mandatory.
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a finance role specifically within a manufacturing or food processing setting.
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Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced financial forecasting tools.
Required Competencies
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Analytical Precision: An expert ability to interpret complex cost structures and production data.
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Leadership: Capable of guiding junior staff and collaborating across departments to improve efficiency.
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Integrity: A commitment to the highest standards of ethics and financial transparency.
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Communication: Skilled at translating complex financial metrics into actionable insights for non-finance managers.
The Opportunity
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Operational Influence: Take a leading role in shaping the financial strategy of a manufacturing facility.
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Professional Growth: Manage a broad portfolio covering everything from treasury to cost accounting.
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Stable Engagement: Secure a full-time role in a critical industry within the Githunguri–Kagwe region.
Interested candidates who meet the mandatory CPA-K and manufacturing experience requirements are invited to share their profiles. Please ensure your application highlights your experience in cost control and financial reporting.
Apply today.
Key Skills
finance accounting commerce Variance Analysis Statutory Compliance Financial Modeling Cost Optimization General Ledger Cash Flow Forecasting Manufacturing Accounting.CV Job Description Matcher See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances AI Tool
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