Handles manufacturing cost accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, stock audits, and accounting reconciliations within a manufacturing environment.
Costing & Inventory Accounting: Track manufacturing inputs, raw maize procurement, packaging materials, and batch production costs to maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory valuation.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare accurate monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and reconcile general ledger accounts in line with company policies.
Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor manufacturing overheads, variance analysis (standard vs. actual production costs), and identify opportunities to reduce operational waste.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Manage tax filings (VAT, PAYE, WHT), ensure strict adherence to TRA guidelines, and maintain audit-ready financial records.
Asset & Stock Audits: Oversee periodic physical stock counts at the warehouse and reconcile inventory counts against accounting software records.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent technical qualification (CPA(T) or ACCA qualification is a strong advantage).
Experience: 2 to 3 years of proven accounting experience strictly within the Manufacturing or Agro-Processing Industry.
Technical & Soft Skills: Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and MS Excel; solid grasp of standard costing, inventory management, and statutory tax laws.
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Contact: Kijenge Animal Products Ltd (KAPL)
Last checked: 7 Oct 2026
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