Senior Accountant at Sayed Farms Limited

Job ID: SACCT2026002

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounting records, managing key financial processes, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring full compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience in the poultry industry and strong hands-on knowledge of stock and inventory management systems are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department.
• Manage prepaid expenses and ensure accurate amortization schedules.
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Maintain and manage the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely reporting.
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and budget compliance.
• Prepare detailed expense analysis and financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate stock accounting with a strong understanding of inventory movement, particularly within the poultry industry.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience and understanding of ERP workflows, specifically:
• RV (Receipt Voucher)
• PV (Payment Voucher)
• PO (Purchase Order)
• GRN (Goods Received Note)
• Ensure accounting entries fully comply with internal control policies and financial standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ICAN Certification – Mandatory.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience & Skills:

• 5–7 years’ accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in the poultry or agricultural industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.