Financial Controller( Agriculture) – Bomet County at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities.

• Oversee the group’s accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial policies.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support business plans, targets, and key drivers.
• Maintain robust, compliant financial systems to meet current needs and enable growth.
• Lead, mentor, and resource the finance team for optimal performance.
• Support annual budgeting by reviewing assumptions and market conditions.
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, providing clear performance insights.
• Coordinate annual and special audits with auditors and authorities.
• Manage cash flow, collections, and working capital to strengthen internal controls.

Key Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA(K) or ACCA finalist).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior finance or accounting role within a busy commercial enterprise, external audit, or consultancy firm.
• Experience in the agriculture sector is an added advantage.
• Self-confident, conscientious, and well-organized.
• Strong written, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
• Capable of working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.