About the Company
SokoFresh Agri Innovations East Africa Ltd is a leading and award-winning agritech working to address the challenges of post-harvest losses faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya through provision of first mile solar powered cold storage solutions and market linkage. We were selected as 1 of 17 most promising circular economy startups worldwide by the World Economic Forum and have also received the Ashden Award for Energizing Agriculture in Africa.

Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead the financial and accounting operations of the company. The role entails strategic and operational aspects such as preparing budgets, statutory and management reporting, compliance, risk analysis and management, treasury management, and maintaining robust financial operations. This position requires a deep understanding of financial processes, strong analytical skills, eIective communication and the ability to lead a team of accountants.

The role will report directly to the CFO.

Key responsibilities
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions), keeping account books and systems up to date.
• Provide leadership in finance aspects of the companies including general administrative processes, financial management and accounting.
• Ensure expenses are accurately tracked to cost centres, realize opportunities for reducing risk and cost.
• Take overall responsibility for accuracy of all financial reporting and tax compliance
• Ensure adequate controls are in place to support judicious use of company resources.
• Participate in the review of the controls as per the changing business needs and drive compliance across the organization
• Ensure all financial information remains secure and confidential
• Coordinate financial accountability and control across the venture(s)
• Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information
• Prepare monthly payroll and statutory filings such as but not limited to PAYE and
other tax filings.
• Compiling and presenting financial (Management) reports related to Actuals
versus budgets, cashflow, account payables, account receivables, expenses,
runway etc.
• Coordinate the annual audit process in collaboration with external auditors
• Work with the CFO to support company-wide financial analysis and planning.
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing company budget and project budgets and
advice the leadership on critical action areas
• Check the financial soundness of Hubs, products, business units & cost centers.
• Support additional administrative tasks as requested by your direct supervisor and the CEO of Sokofresh. This may include tasks around contracting,
procurement etc

Qualification, Experience And Knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• CPA-K or ACCA
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in a similar role, with at least 3 years in
management
• Proficiency in ERP systems with a preference for Odoo system
• Proficiency in Microsoft OIice Suite
• Knowledge of financial modelling and forecasting
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong collaboration skills

Method Of Application
Interested candidates are invited to apply using the following link Application Form by 12th September 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SokoFresh is an equal opportunity employer.