Farm Accountant (For Agricultural Farm In Eastern Kenya)

Employer:  A Busy Mixed Agricultural Farm Located In Eastern Kenya (Ukambani)

Town:  Eastern Kenya

Salary:  Kshs. 120,000 - 200,000 Plus Company Benefits Including Accommodation At The Site

Requirements: 

• Bachelors Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or Related Field. 
  
• Cpa (K) Qualification Or Equivalent. 
  
• Strong Knowledge Of P&L Preparation And Financial Reporting. 
  
• Expertise In Farm Costing And Cost Analysis. 
  
• Proficiency In Accounting Software (E.G., Quickbooks, Sage, Erp Systems). 
  
• Advanced Excel Skills (Cost Modeling, Pivot Tables, Analysis). 
  
• High Attention To Detail And Accuracy. 
  
• Strong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills. 
  
• Ability To Work Independently And In A Farm Environment.
  

Responsibilities: - 

• Financial Management & Reporting: - Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Profit & Loss (P&L) Statements. Maintain Accurate Financial Records In Line With Accounting Standards. Generate Management Reports For Decision-Making Monitor Cash Flow And Farm Expenditure. 
  
• Farm Costing & Analysis: - Develop And Maintain Detailed Farm Costing Models. Track And Allocate Costs For: - Seeds, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Labour (Per Activity/Acre/Unit), Machinery & Fuel Usage And Irrigation & Utilities. Analyze Cost Per Unit (E.G., Per Acre, Per Kg). Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities And Efficiency Improvements. 
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting: - Prepare Annual Farm Budgets And Production Forecasts. Monitor Budget Performance And Investigate Variances. Provide Recommendations Based On Financial Trends. 
  
• Inventory & Input Control: -Track Farm Inputs And Stock (Fertilizers, Chemicals, Feeds, Etc.). Reconcile Physical Stock With Financial Records . Work Closely With Stores And Farm Supervisors. 
  
• Payroll & Labour Costing: - Monitor Labour Costs And Productivity. Analyze Labour Efficiency And Cost Allocation Per Activity. 
  
• Compliance & Audit: - Ensure Compliance With Tax Regulations And Statutory Requirements. Support Internal And External Audits. Maintain Proper Documentation And Records. 
  
• Systems & Process Improvement: - Implement And Improve Farm Accounting Systems. Support Digitization Of Farm Records And Reporting Tools. Train Farm Staff On Basic Cost Recording Procedures.