Careers at Grant Thornton Kenya

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Cost Tracking & Analysis:

• Monitor and analyse direct and indirect costs across sourcing, production, logistics and projects, maintain accurate cost records for raw materials, labour, transport and overheads, and develop cost allocation models for multi-country operations.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, analyse cost trends to inform pricing and strategic decisions, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance analyses for management review, ensure compliance with internal controls and audit standards, and reconcile cost data with procurement, operations and finance teams.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Maintain and update cost-related data in the ERP system, generate regular cost and margin reports, and recommend and implement cost control measures and process improvements.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with production, procurement, logistics and project teams to gather and verify cost information, communicate key insights to management, and support cross-country coordination on costing standards and best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or ACCA certification preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in cost accounting, preferably in FMCG, Agriculture or Manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems and cost analysis.
• Experience with cross-border logistics in East Africa is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with export documentation and  procedures is an added advantage.

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• Oil Extraction Operations
• Operate and monitor oil processing systems, optimize processing parameters and conduct routine maintenance, calibration and ensure preventive maintenance is conducted.
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Implement HACCP, ISO and organic certification protocols, conduct process quality checks, and keep accurate production logs.
• Raw Material Handling
• Manage stocks, monitor fruit quality, supervise handling and coordinate with suppliers to ensure optimal fruit quality.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Record daily metrics, notice and report trends to improve efficiency and prepare timely reports as required.
• Team Leadership & Training
• Supervise production staff, ensure adherence to SOPs, train staff on equipment handling and quality control, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Processing or a related field;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in edible oil extraction preferably avocado or similar cold-pressed oils;
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, organic certification and oil quality parameters; and
• Experience with automated processing systems and production line management.

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Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Coordinate various production schedules, liaise with other departments and monitor production for the company.

Raw Material & Inventory Coordination:

• Track raw material inventory and intake, ensuring proper storage and compliance.

Team & Workflow Coordination:

• Manage teams ensuring collaboration across production teams and the company’s Belgian sister organisation.

Compliance & Quality Interface:

• Support quality audits, ensure ongoing compliance and flag production non-conformities.

Process Oversight & Documentation:

• Supervise production, maintain accurate records, prepare schedules, and report on production metrics as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness Management, Food Production Management, Industrial Management or a related field from a recognized institution; and
• At least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of FMCG Production processes, experience in food processing plants and familiarity with oil processing equipment.

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Transport Coordination & Fleet Management:

• Coordinate the transportation of raw materials, liaise with third parties, monitor vehicle utilisation and trach transport-related incidents.

Inventory & Warehouse Logistics:

• Coordinate warehouse logistics (inbound and outbound, ensure accurate documentation and monitor stock levels.

Export & Compliance Documentation:

• Prepare and verify export documentation, liaise with clearance and customs staff and ensure compliance with certification standards.

Systems & Reporting:

• Update ERP data and generate regular reports maintaining accurate records for audits and traceability.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with various Fairoils teams, communicate with clients and support logistics planning for the organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in logistics and supply chain operations, preferably in FMCG.
• Experience with cross-border logistics in East Africa is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with export documentation procedures is an added advantage.

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Data Strategy & Systems:

• Oversee design and maintenance of BI dashboards for company data, support integration of the ERP into unified reporting tools, and take responsibility for data accuracy and consistency.

Analytics & Insights:

• Conduct analysis, review data trends, forecasts and cost structures, develop systems for optimization and support donor reporting with impact metrics.

Stakeholder Support:

• Manage agricultural production data, collaborate with various internal teams, and provide training on tools and interpretation for field and management use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Agribusiness Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business intelligence, analysis or data related field preferably in agriculture or FMCGs.
• Demonstrable proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tabeau or similar visualization tools; and
• Demonstrable proficiency with large complex datasets and tangible experience with data management and data analysis tools.