Chief Accountant

1 week ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Cleave global e services Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Reports to
: Chief Finance Officer

Location:
Riuri, Kenya

PROFILE INTRODUCTION:

Our client, a leading and innovative player in the
floriculture export sector
, is seeking a strategic and hands-on
Chief Accountant
to lead its accounting function & budget operations. This role is pivotal in steering the accounting operations for the company, ensuring financial integrity, and driving process efficiencies.

The ideal candidate is a technically sound accounting professional with proven leadership experience. They will be responsible for stabilizing the department, enhancing reporting capabilities, and embedding a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement. This individual will play a key role in automating processes, providing deep-dive financial analysis, and mentoring the team to support the company's ongoing growth and operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the Accounting Function:
    Oversee and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous development.
  • Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance:
    Manage the end-to-end financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting in full compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements, including specific reporting for the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) authority.
  • Drive Process Improvement & Automation:
    Champion the automation of financial processes and systems to streamline operations, reduce manual paperwork, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and data analysis.
  • Strengthen Internal Controls & Policies:
    Implement and monitor robust internal controls and accounting policies. Train the team to ensure adherence and understanding across the finance department.
  • Provide Strategic Financial Insights:
    Deliver insightful financial analysis, management accounts, and reports to senior management to aid in strategic decision-making. This includes cost analysis, price and FX sensitivity, and departmental performance tracking.
  • Manage Stakeholder Relationships:
    Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners, including bankers, auditors, tax authorities (KRA), and other stakeholders.
  • Support Budgeting & Forecasting:
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, driving completeness and accountability across departments
  • Solve Complex Challenges:
    Apply out-of-the-box thinking to address unique financial and operational challenges that arise in a volatile, high-demand business environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Analytical & Data-Focused Thinking
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Flexibility & Problem-Solving Agility
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
  • Deadline-Driven & Results-Oriented

Requirements

  • A
    Bachelors' degree
    in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
    CPA
    or similar professional qualification is highly preferred.
  • Minimum
    of
    8 years
    of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.
  • Deep technical expertise in IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations.
  • A track record of improving processes, implementing automation, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting.
  • A flexible, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and solve diverse challenges as they arise.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international team members.

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