MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT @ MS7 GROUP
This role is for an experienced Management Accountant to join Shivashree Realm (opc) Pvt. Ltd., operating within the MS7 Group, focusing heavily on the Manufacturing/FMCG sector in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will be a Kenyan Citizen responsible for driving financial strategy through robust Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), detailed costing, and variance analysis. This position requires strong technical accounting skills combined with significant business partnering abilities to support operational and commercial teams.
Key responsibilities include preparing comprehensive management accounts, developing budgets and forecasts, and managing product costing and inventory variances. You will also be tasked with strengthening internal controls, supporting statutory audits, and improving ERP/BI utilization. The expected gross package for this role is between KES 200,000 and KES 300,000 per month, with benefits provided as per company policy.
Key responsibilities include preparing comprehensive management accounts, developing budgets and forecasts, and managing product costing and inventory variances. You will also be tasked with strengthening internal controls, supporting statutory audits, and improving ERP/BI utilization. The expected gross package for this role is between KES 200,000 and KES 300,000 per month, with benefits provided as per company policy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5-8 years' experience in management accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Strong operational experience within the Manufacturing or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries.
- CPA/ACCA/ CIMA qualification (highly preferred).
- Solid background in budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Proven ability to manage product costing, Bills of Material (BOMs), cost absorption, and production variances.
- Experience in preparing comprehensive management reports, KPIs, reconciliations, and supporting statutory audits.
- Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls and support process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Strong business partnering skills, including CapEx evaluations, ROI analysis, and working capital optimization.