Senior Management Accountant

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Biyinzika Poultry International is hiring a Senior Management Accountant to lead the management accounting and performance reporting function of BPIL, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis that drives operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic decision-making. The Senior Management Accountant plays a key role in consolidating divisional performance, improving financial systems, and supporting the CFO in managing group profitability and reporting integrity.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Supervises: Management Accountants, Assistant Accountants

Duty station: Head Office – Bugolobi

Anticipated Start date: November 2025

Key Responsibilities:

A. Management and Cost Reporting & Performance Management

Lead preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across all business units Feed, Breeders, Hatchery, Processing, and Commercial.

Analyze

profitability by product line, business unit, and customer segment

, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Prepare and present

monthly, weekly performance dashboards and commentary

for EXCO and Board review.

Drive continuous improvement in management reporting, including automation via Power BI and Business Central.

B. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Coordinate the

annual budgeting process

, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational capacity.

Develop rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.

Validate departmental budget submissions and challenge assumptions where necessary.

Prepare

variance reports

(actual vs. budget / forecast) with analysis on financial impact and corrective recommendations.

Support long-term financial planning and capital investment modelling

C. Costing & Margin Analysis

Oversee maintenance of

standard cost models

for all key products (feed, DOCs, live birds, frozen chicken, by-products).

Review and report on

material, labour, and overhead variances

Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Production teams to validate conversion costs and drive efficiency improvements.

Support product pricing, cost recovery, and contribution margin analysis for strategic decision-making.

D. Financial Controls & Governance

Ensure compliance with the

Finance Manual

, IFRS, and internal control framework.

Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations prepared by junior accountants.

Lead periodic

balance sheet reviews

, focusing on inventory valuation, intercompany balances, and provisions.

Support internal and external audit processes with required schedules and reconciliations.

Mentor team members in control discipline and data integrity.

E. Systems & Process Improvement

Act as

finance lead for automation projects

(ERP upgrades, Business Central enhancements, Power BI dashboards).

Standardise financial templates and automate repetitive reporting processes.

Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for management accounting processes.

Support system integration between SFA and Business Central for real-time reporting

F. Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise and coach junior management accountants and analysts.

Build strong working relationships with Operations, Commercial, and Procurement teams to align financial and operational performance.

Lead cross-functional financial reviews, promoting accountability for results and cost control.

Represent the Finance Department in EXCO-prep meetings when delegated by the CFO.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

Professional qualification:

CPA, ACCA, or equivalent (fully qualified preferred)

.

Skills and Experience:

Minimum

6–8 years’ progressive experience

in management accounting, preferably within manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG sectors.

Proven experience in

cost accounting, performance management, and ERP systems

(Microsoft Business Central / Dynamics NAV preferred).

Advanced proficiency in

Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools

.

Strong understanding of

IFRS, costing principles, and financial planning

.

Strategic and analytical thinker with attention to detail.

Strong leadership and mentoring ability.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPIL High Performance Behaviours:

Common purpose

Open communication

Setting and Achieving Targets

Sense of Urgency & Agility

Accountability

Collaborate Effectively

Result-Driven Mindset

Trust & Mutual Respect

Customer Focused

Innovation & Continuous Learning

Sense of Belonging

Send your resume to

vacancies@biyinzika.co.ug

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