Senior Accountant - Agribusiness

About the company

Our client in the agribusiness operations is seeking a proactive, hands-on to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Reporting directly to the Senior AccountantFinance Manager*, the incumbent will bridge the gap between company financial strategy and factory floor operations and reporting.

Your tasks

The role will provide critical support to the company leadership while actively supervising a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants.

The jobholder will be in charge of the entire accounting cycle, from raw avocado sourcing/intake and production yield analysis to inventory management, statutory tax compliance, and financial reporting.

1. Financial Reporting & General Ledger Operations

• Month-End Closure: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing comprehensive draft financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for the Finance Manager's review.
• Oversight of Reconciliations: Review complex balance sheet reconciliations, bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and key supplier statements prepared by junior staff.
• Audit Preparation: Compile internal financial records, workpapers, and supporting schedules to streamline regular internal and external audits

2. Production Costing, Yield, & Inventory Control

• Manufacturing Costing: Track and analyze production costs, focusing on the raw sourcing of avocados, processing chemicals, packaging materials, and final crude/refined oil outputs.
• Yield Variance Analysis: Monitor and report on daily fruit-to-oil extraction yield ratios, alerting the Finance Manager and production teams to unexpected material variances or waste.
• Physical Stock Takes: Coordinate monthly physical inventory counts at the warehouse and processing plant, resolving any system-versus-actual discrepancies.

3. Tax, Statutory Compliance, & Controls

• Tax Compliance: Supervise the preparation and timely filing of all statutory returns, including VAT, Income Tax, and withholding taxes.
• Internal Safeguards: Implement and enforce strict internal financial controls to safeguard company assets, minimize operational fraud, and ensure absolute compliance with IFRS/GAAP.

4.Team Supervision & Leadership

• Direct Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of Accountants and Assistant Accountants, overseeing their daily workflows, general ledger entries, and performance evaluations.
• Workflow Management: Delegate accounting tasks smoothly to ensure timely month-end closures, accounts payable/receivable management, and accurate payroll processing.
• Internal Training: Train the team on the factory’s Accounting softwares, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and proper internal controls to ensure accurate data entry across all levels.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Professional Certifications: Must be fully qualified CPA(K) (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience. 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2–3 years in supervisory/leadership role
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, food processing, FMCG, or agricultural export environment is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and hands-on experience utilizing comprehensive ERP software.

Skills and Competencies

• Supervisory Leadership: Proven ability to build team cohesion, delegate work effectively, and foster professional growth in direct reports.
• Analytical Problem Solver: Sharp eye for detail in regards to materials supply tracking, logistics, and material variances.
• Effective Communicator and Problem Solver:

Ability to present financial data clearly to the Finance Manager and collaborate efficiently with the junior and production supervisory. Should be sharp in problem analyses and solution formulations.

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their resume, cover letter and scanned/soft copies of their certifications or testimonials to recruit@cgaconsult.co.ke stating the subject heading SENIOR ACCOUNTANT by 27th October 2026.