Management Accountant
AI summary
BrighterMonday Consulting is hiring a Management Accountant in Nairobi. The role reports to the Finance Manager and focuses on management reporting, costing, budgeting, inventory control, and fixed asset management. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting, CPA(K), and 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Reports to the Finance Manager in the Finance Department
- Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting and CPA(K)
- 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Experience with ERP systems such as Syspro is required
- Easy apply directly on BrighterMonday
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, finance, AccountantThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Management Accountant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to BrighterMonday Consulting and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, finance, Accountant, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from BrighterMonday Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- BrighterMonday Kenya
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- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Management Accountant role in sales, finance?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
- BrighterMonday Consulting
- Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- Yesterday
- Easy apply
- New
- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- Applications are invited for the following position within the organization.
- Min Qualification:
- Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- in manufacturing environment
- c.
- in Financial & Management Accounting an added advantage
- d. CPA (K)
- e. ERP (Syspro or equivalent)
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Requirements
- Reporting to the Finance Manager in the Finance Department.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks: -
- KEY TASKS
- Identify, develop, and implement the management accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Monitor report and analyses the business performance, providing timely and accurate management reports such as variance analysis, trend analysis etc. to the management team, with recommendations where possible, so that the necessary action may be taken.
- Develop and implement an effective costing system, and continuously review to improve the efficiency of the information capturing interfaces.
- Prepare and transmit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on timely basis.
- Support the financial planning process by coordinating, compiling, monitoring, and reporting on the operations budget.
- Ensure all inventory control programs and actions are carried out on schedule and report non-compliance.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager and the Sales Manager to support and review product gross margins of the sales functions.
- Ad hoc assistance to strategic business units in terms of information analysis to facilitate decision making
- Generate reports for management as required.
Key Accountabilities
- Costing
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Management reporting
- Departmental Operating Statements
- Inventory management
- Fixed Assets Management
- ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- The candidate must possess the following essential skills: -
- Strategic thinking & business acumen
- Financial reporting & Analysis
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Technical proficiency –
- a. Degree in Commerce/Business Management/Administration Accounting Option or equivalent
- b. 2-3 years working
