About this role
Chief Accountant (Manufacturing) – Tigoni
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Kiambu
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
This is a strategic leadership role for a technically proficient and commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can partner closely with operations to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Own the general ledger and ensure accurate month-end and year-end close within 10 days.
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Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, management reports and financial analysis for senior management.
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Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and reconciliations across dairy, agrovet, retail and events.
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Drive product costing, stock valuation and margin analysis across raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
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Manage cash flow, receivables and working capital, ensuring receivables remain below 60 days.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to support business growth and decision-making.
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Design, maintain and strengthen internal controls across finance, stock, procurement, payroll and banking.
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Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
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Ensure full statutory and tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, corporate tax, NSSF, SHA, eTIMS and KRA requirements.
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Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
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Key Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
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Strong cost accounting, product costing and stock valuation experience.
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Strong IFRS knowledge.
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Proven experience in internal controls, audit preparation and statutory compliance.
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Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
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