Management Accountant

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this Job is to analyze and manage the costs associated with a company’s operations. This involves developing cost control strategies, preparing detailed cost reports, and providing insights to support financial decision-making.

Job Details

1. Prepare costing reports for shipments by analyzing expenses related to labor, packing materials, transport, and freight, ensuring accurate cost allocation for financial planning;
2. Produce cost accounting reports by collecting, analyzing, and documenting operational costs to provide insights into cost efficiency and profitability;
3. Support the finance department in managing and analyzing operational costs by tracking expenses and providing reports that help optimize cost control and resource allocation;
4. Conduct cost-benefit analysis for each project by evaluating expected costs against potential revenue or savings, ensuring financial viability before project implementation;
5. Support in accurate reporting of all direct and indirect costs associated with operations by maintaining detailed records and verifying cost allocations to enhance financial transparency;
6. Monitor and track inventory costs by collaborating with procurement to ensure cost control measures align with budget forecasts and prevent unnecessary expenses;
7. Handle routine administrative tasks such as responding to financial queries, liaising with suppliers on payments, and assisting in the preparation of financial documents to support the overall efficiency of the Finance Department; 
8. Update freight invoices, including airplane receipts, and ensure they are recorded correctly in the financial system;
9. Participate in the annual audit process by compiling necessary financial documentation, assisting auditors with queries, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations to support a transparent audit; and

Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Strategy or any other business related fields from a recognized institution. 
•  A minimum of CPA Section II 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role.
• At least one (1) year at a supervisory level
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial management systems (QuickBooks).
• Strong skills in budget creation, analysis, and monitoring.
• Ability to manage statutory returns and tax payments.

About Company

Grant Thornton Human Resources Solutions Limited

https://www.grantthornton.co.ke/

At Grant Thornton, we help dynamic organisations around the world unlock their potential for growth. With 8 partners and more than 300 team members, our firm dates back 40 years. Offering Assurance, Tax and Advisory services to clients in Kenya and across Africa, we set ourselves high standards in delivering value to the clients in a timely manner. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We distinguish ourselves as a workplace that encourages disruptive thinking, attracts and retains the right kind of people to deliver an exceptional client experience. We are keen on attracting enough of the right talent for our global organization. We actively seek out people who share our purpose and values, enjoy our collaborative culture and are energized to commit their time and effort to deliver our distinctive client experience.