Chief Accountant - Tigoni
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Industry Consulting Founded 2009 Type Private Website http://www.summitrecruitment-search.com/ Address Blixen Court 2, 3, 4 & 5 Karen Road
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the general ledger and ensure accurate month-end and year-end close within 10 days.
- Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements, management reports and financial analysis for senior management.
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and reconciliations across dairy, agrovet, retail and events.
- Drive product costing, stock valuation and margin analysis across raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
- Manage cash flow, receivables and working capital, ensuring receivables remain below 60 days.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to support business growth and decision-making.
- Design, maintain and strengthen internal controls across finance, stock, procurement, payroll and banking.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
- Ensure full statutory and tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, corporate tax, NSSF, SHA, eTIMS and KRA requirements.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong cost accounting, product costing and stock valuation experience.
- Strong IFRS knowledge.
- Proven experience in internal controls, audit preparation and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.