Accountant Job in Kenya

An Agribusiness company based in Machakos that deals with processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables requires a Cost Accountant with the following qualifications:-


·         Bachelor’s degree ( Accounting or Finance or Economics or Equivalent)
·         Professional qualification (CPA(K) or ACCA) highly desired
·         Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position
·         Experience working in engineering and manufacturing companies on development and analysis of cost accounting standards

·         Excellent verbal and written skills
·         Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate/advanced Excel skills
·         Ability to apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and Cost Accounting Standards
·         Ability to work effectively across multiple functions / departments
Duties and Responsibilities
The Cost Accountant will perform all aspects of operational finance requirements such as:-
·         Cost and Variance Analysis

·         Development of annual product standard costs
·         Analyzing inventories
·         Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
·         Monitor compliance with IFRS and company procedures and proactively communicate identified accounting/financial and control issues to Accounting Manager and Directors
·         Complete assigned account reconciliations and related analysis on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies in account balances
·         Provide schedules, support, and analytics for year-end financial audit
·         Perform Analysis on assigned accounts to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes
·         Support implementation/updates of cost accounting systems
·         Support for process improvement projects
·         Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications letters and updated CV to hr@vertltd.co.ke