Accountant at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Location: Akinyele, Oyo

Job Purpose

• The Branch Accountant is responsible for managing all branch-level accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, timely financial reporting, and strict adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• This role ensures the financial health of the branch by overseeing cash flow, monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, and providing financial insights to support decision-making.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the branch in line with company policies.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to the Head Office Finance Team.
• Monitor branch budgets, track expenditure, and ensure costs remain within approved limits.
• Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Cash, Bank & Treasury Management:

• Supervise daily cash collections, deposits, and disbursements to ensure proper controls.
• Reconcile bank statements with company records and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure safe custody of all branch financial instruments, cheque books, and petty cash.
• Manage and report on branch cash flow requirements.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work closely with the store and production teams to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconcile variances.
• Monitor production costs and report on any unusual variances.
• Support in implementing cost-saving measures at the branch.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all statutory tax requirements (VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.) and timely remittances.
• Maintain strong controls to prevent fraud, errors, and misappropriation of funds.
• Support both internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Process and verify all staff reimbursements and claims in accordance with policy.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Branch Manager and other departmental heads to provide financial insights.
• Liaise with the Head Office Finance Team to ensure alignment of branch financial activities.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff at the branch to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of branch financial reports.
• Zero tolerance for financial discrepancies and audit issues.
• Compliance with budget limits and cost control measures.
• Timely tax filings and statutory remittances.
• Accuracy in inventory and stock reconciliation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, preferably in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing.
• Professional qualification certification (ICAN, ACCA)
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and tax regulations in Nigeria.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.