Finance Officer at Kentegra Biotechnology

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we're looking for YOU to join our team as Finance Officer!

We are a purpose-driven U.S-Kenya company committed to creating a safer and healthier world.

We work with our partner farmers to provide invaluable access to regenerative farming practices, technological resources and financial infrastructure. This sparks deep socio-economic change, eventually leading to 
self-reliance and sustainable growth and development.

We are a dedicated team of researchers, engineers, agronomists and support teams focused on continuous innovation that transform lives and redefines industries.

Why Join Us? At Kentegra Biotechnology, we believe every team member plays a vital role in our success. As our Finance Officer, your key duties will be to maintain financial integrity, internal controls, and audit readiness within an agro-biotech operating environment.

Job Title Finance Officer
Department Finance
Reporting Line Assistant Finance Manager
Location EPZ, Athi River with occasional travels to Naivasha and Nakuru
Employment Type Full-time

About the Role

Support the Finance Department by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of day-to-day finance operations in accordance with, internal policies, and applicable financial regulations in Kenya. The role is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, bank and cash management, staff floats, farmer payments, reconciliations, documentation, and support for month-end close and audits.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process supplier invoices in accordance with approved budgets, purchase orders, and company authorization limits.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules and ensure timely payments in line with agreed terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve variances promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier master data in the accounting/ERP system.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Monitor and manage receivables, including follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain aged debtors' reports.
• Post customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Escalate long-outstanding receivables in line with company credit control procedures.

3. Bank and Cash Management

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all bank transactions are properly recorded and supported with documentation.
• Investigate and clear unreconciled bank items within agreed timelines.
• Support cash flow monitoring as required by management.

4. Petty Cash Management

• Manage petty cash in line with company policy and internal control procedures.
• Ensure all petty cash payments are authorized and adequately supported.
• Conduct regular petty cash reconciliations and prepare replenishment requests.

5. Staff Float and Advances Management

• Issue, frack, and monitor staff floats and advances.
• Ensure timely surrender of floats with proper supporting documentation.
• Reconcile staff float accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.

6. Farmer Payments

• Prepare and process farmer payments accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Handle farmer payment queries and resolve discrepancies professionally.
• Maintain complete documentation and audit trails for all farmer payments.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal approval processes.

7. Reporting

• Prepare routine and ad-hoc finance reports as required.
• Provide supporting schedules, reconciliations, and analyses for management reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data submitted.

8. Month-End and Year-End Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Ensure all transactions are posted before month-end cut-off dates.
• Provide supporting schedules for management accounts and statutory financial statements.

9. Filing, Records Management, and Audit Support

• Maintain proper and orderly filing of financial records (both physical and electronic).
• Ensure all transactions are adequately documented and audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 2-4 years' relevant work experience in a finance or accounting role.
• CPA (K) or ACCA is an added advantage.
• Experience working with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Netsuites, SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Odoo).
• Experience in agribusiness, manufacturing and biotech. Experience in farmer-based environments is an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including interaction with farmers, suppliers, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Compliance and Ethical Requirements

• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Compliance with applicable Kenyan laws and regulations.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and good corporate governance.

Working Relationships

Internal: Finance team, Operations, Procurement, Field Teams
External: Farmers, suppliers, banks, auditors

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Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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