Management Accountant

Our client, a fast-growing diversified business, with several operational units including inputs purchasing, crop sales, oilseed processing in Timau is looking to recruit a Management Accountant.

The Management Accountant will report to the CEO and will support the activities of the Leadership team and Senior Managers to make decisions informed by clear data and Information. The ideal candidate Must have strong analytical skills, have core accounting knowledge and Big Picture thinker.

Key Responsibilities

Short- and long-term forecasting of business activities to inform strategic planning Reporting and analysis of and reporting is individual department performance, cost centres, product lines and initiatives Ensure all payables and Receivable accounts are reconciled monthly Overseeing monthly stocktakes and reconciliation of Key inventory lines throughout the business Working with individual departments to help them boost decisions making forecasting and analysis skills Timely production of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Management Accounts presentation Attending Finance Committee meeting with the Board of Directors and Senior Managers on that committee Working with the IT team on reporting, data handling and data collection system to improve flow of information. Budget development, presentation and use of financial data and statistics to support commercial decision making Regular review of internal accounting procedures and recommending areas of improvement Reviewing Financial Risk and advising management on mitigating measures

Qualifications

Relevant bachelor’s degree CPA (K) and ACCA Finalist Proven experience or aptitude for Data Analysis and Reporting Outstanding understanding of data, data quality and data maintenance with a keen attention to details Commercial understanding and aptitude and understanding of a production and manufacturing sector Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A very dedicated work ethics, respect for tight deadlines and a track record to demonstrate capability of getting the job done