Our client in the agriculture sector is seeking to recruit a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to be based in Timau.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager and senior leadership by delivering accurate and timely financial and management reports. Responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and providing financial insights to inform strategic and operational decision-making across the company and its subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, Capex report, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
- Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on deviations from budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to improve financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation of Divisional financial reports either for internal or external stakeholders as may be requested from time to time.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure Stock take takes are carried out periodically & carry out inventories reconciliations across all stores to ensure inventory ledgers are accurate.
- Support internal and external audits with appropriate documentation and analysis.
- Work closely with other departments to gather financial data and provide business support.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and company policies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and systems.
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree
- Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in financial systems, preferably Sage and Microsoft Excel
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management and organizational skills
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