Title: Sage Accountant
Reporting to: CFO
About Food for Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritise efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 21,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.
Our Values
At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:
- Build with excellence and curiosity - We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
- Be the change you seek - We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
- We do what we say; and say what we do - We embrace an ownership mentality;
- Ask why; and commit- Share openly and question respectfully and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.
Position Overview:
As a Sage Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing our financial operations. Your responsibilities will encompass strategic financial management, budget oversight, compliance, and process improvement. You will work collaboratively with senior management to ensure financial transparency and adherence to world-class accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Accounting: Manage all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, ledgering, and recording of financial transactions. Oversee asset, liability, and capital account entries to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
- Payroll Management: Supervise payroll processing, including the calculation of relevant statutory deductions, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Petty Cash Review: Regularly review petty cash ledgers to maintain transparency and accuracy in small cash transactions.
- Budget Management: Track and manage the organization's budget, comparing actual expenditures against budgeted amounts on a monthly basis.
- Inventory Oversight: Oversee monthly stock take procedures, identifying and addressing wastage or gaps in stock management.
- Audit Coordination: Manage the audit process and collaborate closely with auditors and senior management to establish robust financial controls and procedures to meet international accounting standards.
- Financial Analysis: Provide in-depth financial analyses on operational costs and contribute to the development and recommendation of strategies aimed at reducing the unit cost of Food for Education's core service delivery.
- Bank Reconciliation: Review bank account reconciliations and maintain cash flow oversight on a monthly basis to ensure financial stability.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial management reports for the senior management team, including monthly closes, quarterly reports, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with national and local financial legal requirements by staying informed about existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary actions.
- Special/Ad Hoc Reporting: Prepare special or ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends to support decision-making.
- Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement solutions that improve financial efficiencies and processes currently in place.
- Facilitation: Ensure that all departments are facilitated with financial requests promptly and efficiently.
- Document Management: Oversee physical filing and ensure that all financial documents are stored efficiently and securely.
- Guidance and Supervision: Provide guidance and supervision to the Accountant for day-to-day financial tasks and responsibilities.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of local and national financial regulations and compliance requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.
Deadline: 5th March 2025
We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.