Accountant at Sayed Farms Limited

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and sub-ledgers (e.g., receivables, payables, fixed assets, payroll).
• Record daily financial transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
• Perform monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper classification of financial entries.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare financial commentaries.
• Analyze cost and expenses trends.
• Process and review supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, and journal entries.
• Manage staff advances, and loan repayments.
• Liaise with the tax department and support during tax audits.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate potential business impacts.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external and internal audits.
• Address audit queries and implement audit recommendations.
• Support the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, track acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly accruals and ensure all expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Review historical data and supporting documents to establish and validate provisioning.
• •Coordinate with departments to gather data for estimates and support documentation.
• Record and monitor prepayments for rent, insurance, subscriptions, and other expenses.
• Reconcile prepayment accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies.
• Process and post customer receipts accurately in the ERP system

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage or in progress.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, and VLOOKUP,

Key Skills and Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and integrity.