Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

• Overall control of Tea Extracts-Kenya accounting function.
• Providing the General Manager, operational executives and the board with financial and management information, relevant opinion, reasonable concerns and advice necessary to run the business efficiently and effectively with a view to improving profitability and cash flow.
• Formulating financial targets & budgets in line with the business strategy
• Preparing monthly GFR commentary and GFR pack on review of the same and supporting analysis.
• Signing off monthly accounts files.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports for board meetings and monthly Finance & Operations meetings.
• Effectively managing and utilizing the Tax for Remission Export Office (TREO) scheme through application, reconciliation and renewal.
• Taking part in operational, management and strategic planning processes.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts and lead budgetary control in liaison with section heads, questioning & challenging expenditure where necessary.
• Preparing and/or reviewing quarterly, half year and annual reports/accounts and tax returns.
• Maintaining and reviewing the ERP system to ensure it provides accurate, appropriate and timely accounting and management information to key decision makers.
• Ensuring that product costing model is well maintained and accurate, reviewing as and when necessary.
• Participating in cash flow planning for the division towards achieving the company’s treasury planning objectives in liaison with the Financial Controller and divisional Finance Director.
• Ensuring statutory compliance of indirect and direct taxes and interpretation and clarification of regulatory policies governing financial and tax issues.
• Monitoring and controlling working capital to ensure that it is kept within acceptable levels.
• Developing systems, controls & procedures to ensure that accurate inventory controls are maintained and stock variances are minimized
• Responsible for stores and procurement of materials and spares for the division in liaison with Materials Dept and Procurement desk

• A qualified accountant with ACCA/CPA (K), CIMA, FCA or CFA professional qualifications with clear history of continuing professional development (CPD).
• At least 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment and direct involvement with implementation or development of new or existing ERP system(s).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal English) and analytical skills, and an ability to develop and work within a team to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work, meet tight deadlines and work without supervision.
• Provides clear leadership qualities and the ability to challenge and review subjective positions with clear financial evidence. I.e. shine a light into any and all dark corners.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office.
• Clear understanding of FX issues arising across the business as a result of USD income and KSH costs and management reporting in USD and financial reporting in USD.