Background information about the job or company

AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...

AAA Growers Limited is a leading horticultural producer and exporter committed to operational excellence and delivering high-quality fresh produce to international markets. We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and results-driven professional to join our Finance team as Head of Credit Accounts Payable. Reporting to the Finance Manager – Liabilities, the successful candidate will lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely supplier payments, effective creditor management, compliance with statutory requirements, and robust financial controls.

Responsibilities or duties

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, and creditor relationships.
• Oversee petty cash, utilities, and outgrower payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support monthly financial reporting, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor key Accounts Payable reports and performance metrics.

Qualifications or requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA(K) qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax compliance, ERP/accounting systems, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high integrity and attention to detail.

Experience needed

• At least 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable, creditor management, or financial accounting, with experience in a supervisory role preferred.

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage supplier accounts, reconciliations, and creditor relationships.
• Oversee petty cash, utilities, and outgrower payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support monthly financial reporting, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor key Accounts Payable reports and performance metrics.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax compliance, ERP/accounting systems, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high integrity and attention to detail.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA(K) qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification will be an added advantage.