Plant Controller at West Kenya Sugar Limited

Position Overview

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Plant Controller position at West Kenya Sugar Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for all financial reporting requirements of the unit, including development and continued deployment of necessary templates, production of performance metrics, control systems, and compliance
• Coordinate all business cycle templates in liaison with stakeholders in the planning process
• Deliver meaningful, high-quality management information to support operational management and strategic decision-making
• Monitor core financial processes (SOPs) and reporting requirements to ensure the unit's strategic objectives are achieved
• Influence Finance and Business teams in driving metrics and presentation of results
• Manage all reporting requirements of the unit
• Interpret, implement, and monitor organizational policies and procedures
• Ensure concise review of current and projected operating results
• Support the design of robust cost management programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability
• Support the maintenance of adequate product costing systems and cost evaluation activities
• Proactively assess key assumptions underlying operating plans, identifying risks and opportunities in line with management's expectations
• Evaluate the unit's capital investment requests
• Support Operations initiatives at the unit
• Provide timely and relevant information to support stakeholders in decision-making
• Support the timely generation of management accounts while maintaining compliance with IFRS and other statutory obligations
• Support oversight of the unit's external audit requirements
• Support the budgeting process including templates, timelines, meetings, and review sessions
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Business Controller/CFO

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification)