Account Officer at Norsworthy Farms & Agro Allied Industries Limited

Position Summary

• The Accountant Officer is responsible for managing core financial and accounting functions, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance with financial regulations, and the integrity of the organization’s financial data.
• The role supports the company’s financial health by overseeing bookkeeping, reconciliations, compliance filings, and budget performance.

Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Ledger Management:

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and nominal ledger updates promptly and accurately.

Receivables Monitoring:

• Implement and support measures to ensure effective monitoring and collection of company receivables.

Bank Reconciliation and Cash Management:

• Process cash book transactions and prepare timely bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Fixed Asset Management:

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are properly valued, recorded, and safeguarded.

Budget Monitoring and Analysis:

• Assist in monitoring budget performance by conducting variance analysis and performance evaluation.

Financial Reporting:

• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements and periodic accounts as required.

Compliance and Statutory Filings:

• Compute and remit statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, pensions) accurately and on time.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of WHT and VAT returns.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Effective monitoring and reduction of outstanding receivables.
• Compliance with statutory filing deadlines.
• Accurate maintenance of the fixed asset register and budget tracking.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Experience: 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the agricultural industry.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Good understanding of financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.