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Chief Accountant (Manufacturing)

Leading premium food manufacturing company (via Summit Recruitment & Search) via Summit Recruitment & Search
Salary
Monthly gross, negotiable depending on experience
Location
Tigoni, Kenya
Type
Full Time
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
8 days left
Job Description
  • Own the general ledger and manage month-end and year-end close within a 10-day timeline
  • Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, management reports and financial analysis
  • Supervise accounts payable, receivables, payroll, banking and reconciliations across several business lines
  • Handle product costing, stock valuation and margin analysis
  • Manage cash flow and working capital, keeping receivables under 60 days
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
  • Design and strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits and ensure statutory and tax compliance including VAT, PAYE and KRA requirements
  • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field
  • Strong cost accounting, product costing and stock valuation experience
  • Strong IFRS knowledge
  • Proven experience with internal controls, audit preparation and statutory compliance
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
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Posted22 Oct 2026
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