Finance Manager – Fairchain Coffee Kenya (EPZ) Ltd at FairChain WorkForce

FairChain Workforce was born out of a simple yet powerful realization. While working on various social and economic development projects for FairChain Foundation in Kenya and Ethiopia, we encountered an abundance of highly skilled professionals who were ready and eager to put their talents to use. At the same time, we witnessed a growing labor shortage back ...

 

Finance Manager – Fairchain Coffee Kenya (EPZ) Ltd

  • Job TypeFull Time , Onsite
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience4 - 6 years
  • LocationMachakos
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
  • Salary RangeKSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month

Salary: USD 600 per month (with growth opportunities)

Start date: Immediate availability or short notice (max. 2–4 weeks)

Your Role

As Finance Manager, you are responsible for the full financial management of the FairChain Kenya factory. You ensure accurate reporting, strong financial control, and provide operational insights that support decision-making.

This is a hands-on role in a production environment where finance is closely integrated with operations. You report directly to the Group CFO and work closely with the COO and the local operations team.

This position is ideal for an audit-trained professional who wants to move away from pure audit or reporting and become actively involved in business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full financial administration of FairChain Kenya
  • Prepare weekly management reports and financial analysis
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Monitor production costs, margins, and operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with local tax and statutory requirements
  • Support external audits and regulatory reporting
  • Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting structures
  • Work closely with operations to improve efficiency and cost control
  • Supervise and support local finance staff

Systems & Tools

  • Experience with Odoo ERP is a strong advantage
  • Experience with other ERP systems is required if no Odoo experience
  • Strong Excel skills

What You Bring

  • CPA-K (Finalist) – mandatory
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • Experience at an audit firm is strongly preferred
  • 4–6 years of audit or finance experience
  • Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and financial controls
  • Experience in a production or operational environment is an advantage

Competencies

  • Team player with experience guiding or supervising staff
  • Hands-on, practical mindset
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • “Can-do” mentality and ownership attitude
  • Comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Structured, accurate, and deadline-oriented

What We Offer

  • Salary: USD 600 per month, with growth opportunities based on performance
  • A key finance role within an international impact-driven organization
  • Direct reporting to Group CFO and close collaboration with the COO
  • Exposure to international business and coffee production operations
  • Opportunity to grow into a broader finance or leadership role within the FairChain Group
  • Dynamic environment combining entrepreneurship, impact, and operational execution

Important

This role requires a hands-on finance professional who takes ownership, works independently, and actively supports the operational team. You will work in a growing production environment where flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving are essential.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Send your CV and a short motivation (Cover letter)  to: people@fairchainworkforce.com

Subject: Finance Manager – FairChain Kenya

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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