Chief Accountant - Nairobi, Nairobi County

Job summary

Our client, a leading and innovative player in the floriculture export sector, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Accountant to lead its accounting function & budget operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Function: Oversee and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous development.
• Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance: Manage the end-to-end financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting in full compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Drive Process Improvement & Automation: Champion the automation of financial processes and systems to streamline operations, reduce manual paperwork, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and data analysis.
• Strengthen Internal Controls & Policies: Implement and monitor robust internal controls and accounting policies. Train the team to ensure adherence and understanding across the finance department.
• Provide Strategic Financial Insights: Deliver insightful financial analysis, management accounts, and reports to senior management to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners, including bankers, auditors, tax authorities (KRA), and other stakeholders.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Apply out-of-the-box thinking to address unique financial and operational challenges that arise in a volatile, high-demand business environment.

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