Job Vacancy: Cost & Management Accountant

Job Vacancy: Cost & Management Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Application Deadline: 3rd November 2025

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Cost & Management Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, cost control, performance analysis, and supporting production efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor operating budgets, ensuring effective cost controls and explaining major variances.
• Analyze production costs, variances, and operational performance to support business decisions.
• Oversee inventory valuation for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate costing for all manufactured products and update standard cost sheets regularly.
• Evaluate waste, yield, and resource utilization to improve cost efficiency.
• Conduct profitability analyses by product, line, and customer to guide pricing and strategy.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes across departments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance and performance analyses.
• Ensure proper allocation of factory overheads to cost centers.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing costs and improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and effective resource use.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel tools for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide data and insights for internal and external audit reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Must hold a CPA (K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Strong grasp of budgeting, variance analysis, cost control, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV to:
📧 careers@manji.co.ke
with the subject line: Application – Cost & Management Accountant

Deadline: 3rd November 2025
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.