Chief Accountant - Horticulture

• Lead and supervise the farm accounts and supply chain teams, setting and monitoring KPIs, mentoring staff, and building capacity.
• Support department heads with budgeting, cost control, and financial queries.
• Complete monthly financial close and prepare IFRS-compliant management accounts and board papers.
• Oversee accounts receivable including invoicing, credit notes, and reconciliation of export sales documents.
• Authorise and reconcile supplier invoices and ensure payments are made within credit terms.
• Manage cost structures, inventory tracking, and biological asset accounting including stock takes and variance resolution.
• Supervise cash, treasury, and forex management including bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Verify payroll inputs and ensure timely filing and payment of statutory contributions and taxes.
• Ensure tax compliance including VAT reconciliation, filing returns, managing audits, and pursuing export VAT refunds.
• Maintain internal controls, coordinate audits, and implement audit recommendations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CPA(K) qualification and membership in ICPAK in good standing.
• At least 7 years of accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience preferably in floriculture, horticulture or agribusiness.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax and statutory laws.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software, iTax/eTIMS, and advanced Excel.
• Integrity, analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Master's degree or ACCA qualification is an added advantage.

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.