Farm Accountant at Victory Farms

As the Farm Accountant at Victory Farms you will plays key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking and control of all farm-related inventories, project expenditures, and subsidiary revenue streams. This position is crucial for supporting operational transparency, cost efficiency, and the overall financial health of the Homa Bay operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Inventory & Stock Reconciliation

• Oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of:
  • Fish Feed consumption
  • Fish Biomass across cages and nursery systems
  • Harvested Fish volumes
  • Inter-site transfers to Logistics & Processing Centres
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies in collaboration with farm operations and store teams.

Stock Accounting & Control

• Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of Special inventory categories:
  • Fuel usage and balances
  • Consumable parts and operational supplies
• Work with procurement and inventory teams to maintain accurate stock records.

Subsidiary Revenue Centres

• Maintain and reconcile financial records for additional business units:
  • Staff Canteen operations
  • Circular Economy initiatives, such as waste recycling or byproduct reuse
• Analyze profitability and cost structure of these units monthly.

Construction & Capital Projects

• Assist in accounting and budget tracking for ongoing construction or infrastructure projects at the farm.
• Reconcile actual spending with project budgets and maintain proper documentation for approvals and payments.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare timely reports on:
  • Inventory movement and valuation
  • Profitability of subsidiary units
  • Capital expenditure and construction tracking
• Support internal audits and external compliance requirements by maintaining clean and well-organized financial records.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Liaise with Operations, Stores, Logistics, and Finance teams to align accounting records with on-the-ground activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives in inventory control and cost management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (Part II or higher) is preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in agriculture, aquaculture, or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, project costing, and reconciliations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (experience with ERPNext, SAP, or industry-specific tools is an advantage)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with the local operating environment in Homa Bay or rural/agricultural settings is a plus.