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Victory Farms is a tilapia fish farm established in 2015. VF is located on the Kenyan side of Lake Victoria and has distribution capacity throughout Kenya. The Company is rapidly expanding its farm operation, fish processing, and sales & marketing capabilities. By the end of 2017, VF is on track to be the largest aquaculture farm in East Africa. VF is em...
As the Farm Accountant at Victory Farms you will plays key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking and control of all farm-related inventories, project expenditures, and subsidiary revenue streams. This position is crucial for supporting operational transparency, cost efficiency, and the overall financial health of the Homa Bay operations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Inventory & Stock Reconciliation
- Oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of:
- Fish Feed consumption
- Fish Biomass across cages and nursery systems
- Harvested Fish volumes
- Inter-site transfers to Logistics & Processing Centres
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies in collaboration with farm operations and store teams.
Stock Accounting & Control
- Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of Special inventory categories:
- Fuel usage and balances
- Consumable parts and operational supplies
- Work with procurement and inventory teams to maintain accurate stock records.
Subsidiary Revenue Centres
- Maintain and reconcile financial records for additional business units:
- Staff Canteen operations
- Circular Economy initiatives, such as waste recycling or byproduct reuse
- Analyze profitability and cost structure of these units monthly.
Construction & Capital Projects
- Assist in accounting and budget tracking for ongoing construction or infrastructure projects at the farm.
- Reconcile actual spending with project budgets and maintain proper documentation for approvals and payments.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare timely reports on:
- Inventory movement and valuation
- Profitability of subsidiary units
- Capital expenditure and construction tracking
- Support internal audits and external compliance requirements by maintaining clean and well-organized financial records.
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Liaise with Operations, Stores, Logistics, and Finance teams to align accounting records with on-the-ground activities.
- Support process improvement initiatives in inventory control and cost management.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA (Part II or higher) is preferred
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in agriculture, aquaculture, or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, project costing, and reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (experience with ERPNext, SAP, or industry-specific tools is an advantage)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A proactive mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Familiarity with the local operating environment in Homa Bay or rural/agricultural settings is a plus.
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