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Financial Controller
📍 Mombasa 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Accounting and Finance
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 31/12/2026
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Job Description
JOB TITLE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME SALARY KSHS.200,000-220,000 JOB LOCATION MOMBASA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Present financial reports and management accounts to executive leadership.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
  • Develop and maintain robust cost accounting systems to accurately determine product costs and profitability.
  • Monitor production costs, overhead allocations, and cost variances.
  • Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate stock accounting.
  • Coordinate regular inventory counts and investigate stock variances.
  • Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and product quality.

Budgeting & Financial Planning
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting.
  • Monitor departmental budgets and provide variance analysis.
  • Support management with financial modelling and strategic planning.
  • Recommend corrective actions to address budget deviations.

Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Design, implement, and monitor effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and company policies.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure statutory filings are completed on time.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management
  • Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
  • Manage working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and advise management on funding requirements.
  • Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities.

Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
  • Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with operations, procurement, sales, and production teams to improve financial performance.

Risk Management
  • Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and financial risk controls are in place.
  • Support business continuity planning from a financial perspective.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
  • Membership with a relevant professional accounting body is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least
  • 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Proven experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is mandatory.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Cost accounting, Inventory management, Budgeting and forecasting, Financial reporting, Internal controls, Cash flow management & Financial analysis
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and financial reporting standards.
  • Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
  • Excellent understanding of manufacturing costing systems and inventory controls.
  • High proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and people management abilities.

HOW TO APPLY
  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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About the Company
Brites Management Services Limited publishes its vacancies in Kenya through Saplic. Profile created automatically.