This senior financial role oversees the entire accounting and finance function for a group operating in the agriculture sector in Bomet County. The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining robust financial policies, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and sustained growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the group’s accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial policies.
- Provide financial analysis and guidance to support business plans, targets, and key drivers.
- Maintain robust, compliant financial systems to meet current needs and enable growth.
- Lead, mentor, and resource the finance team for optimal performance.
- Support annual budgeting by reviewing assumptions and market conditions.
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, providing clear performance insights.
- Coordinate annual and special audits with auditors and authorities.
- Manage cash flow, collections, and working capital to strengthen internal controls.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA(K) or ACCA finalist).
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior finance or accounting role within a busy commercial enterprise, external audit, or consultancy firm.
- Experience in the agriculture sector is an added advantage.
- Self-confident, conscientious, and well-organized.
- Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
- Capable of working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
