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...
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Strategic Financial Leadership: Oversee and optimize financial operations to align with our strategic goals, driving long-term business success.
Business Process Management: Lead the implementation of comprehensive end-to-end business processes across farm operations, logistics, sales, and more, ensuring smooth, efficient operations.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, providing actionable insights to senior management to support key decision-making processes for both Victory Farms and Kivu Choice.
Cost Management: Collaborate across departments to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
Performance Monitoring: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational and financial targets are met.
Investment Advisory: Serve as a key financial advisor for major investment projects across farm, logistics, and sales channels, ensuring high ROI.
Business Intelligence Development: Support the development of Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities, with experience in PowerBI being highly advantageous.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial processes are compliant with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights that drive decision-making.
Skills and qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from a reputable institution; a Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
CPA-K/ACCA qualification is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a background in the FMCG, agriculture, or related sectors.
Demonstrated experience in developing Management Accounting and Reporting and ability to tie operations and financial KPIs.
Proven experience working closely with business units to manage results, budget ownership, and financial oversight.
PowerBI experience or other BI development platforms will be an advantage, especially in building analytical tools for strategic decision-making.
Strong experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modelling and data analysis.
A deep understanding of financial controls, risk management, and the enforcement of financial processes across diverse operations.
Proactive Leader: Self-driven and innovative, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and foster improvement.
Strong Communication: Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior executives.
Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in business practices.
Benefit:
Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector
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