Management Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG

Location: Nairobi
Salary Range: KES 200,000 – 300,000 (Gross)
Joining: Immediate

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

· Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

· Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.

· Analyze financial performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to management.

· Evaluate profitability by product, customer, channel, or business unit.

B. Costing & Cost Control

· Maintain and update product costing, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and cost absorption models.

· Monitor production costs, material usage variances, labour efficiency, overhead allocation, and yields.

· Support cost-reduction initiatives and track the impact of operational improvements.

· Conduct periodic cost audits across factories or business units.

· Monitor and evaluate sales, distribution, and marketing costs.

C. Reporting & Compliance

· Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, board packs, KPIs, and analytical commentary.

· Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and relevant accounting standards.

· Reconcile ledgers related to inventory, fixed assets, cost centres, and projects.

· Support statutory audits by preparing required management accounting schedules.

D. Business Partnering

· Collaborate closely with production, supply chain, procurement, sales, and commercial teams.

· Participate in pricing decisions, discount structures, and scenario modelling.

· Support strategic initiatives including CapEx evaluations, ROI analysis, and working capital optimization.

E. Internal Controls & Systems

· Strengthen internal controls related to costing, inventory management, and operational processes.

· Enhance utilization of ERP systems, BI dashboards, and automation tools.

· Review and improve processes to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure accurate, timely data capture.

3. Skills & Competencies

· Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

· Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

· Ability to present financial insights clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders.

· High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

· Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

4. Qualifications & Experience

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

· CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).

· 5–8 years’ experience in management accounting, costing, or FP&A.

· Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable.

· Strong background in budgeting, product costing, and variance analysis is essential.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their résumé to careers@msvlgroup.com