Jobs at Dayntee Farms Limited

Job Objective

• To aid the business operations framework and achievement of the corporate strategic goals of the company in a manner that is consistent with corporate values and ensure ethical and efficient operation process by developing systematic, disciplined approach, evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, control and governance process.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and record goods to be transferred/loaded from the:
  • Processing plant to the cold storage room on a daily basis
  • Cold storage room into the truck/vehicles on a daily basis
  • Items purchased by the procurement unit at all time
• Conduct the following activities on a periodic basis:
  • Price verification/market survey including keeping data bank of price lists.
  • Unannounced cash count with the petty cash officer.
  • Stock count exercise
  • Post-payment audit on payment vouchers.
• Prepare and send monthly report to the Head of Internal Audit for review and requisite action.
• Monitor reconciliation of stock position in accounts department with that of the store keeper
• Conduct audit check of on the following:
  • Imprest
  • Prepayments and accruals to ensure compliance
  • Trade debtors and creditors ledgers
  • Sales control account
  • Asset/scrap disposal bidding process.
  • Wages Payroll
• Suggest to the Head of Internal Audit relevant controls that would help in militating against identified risks or gap in the process flow.
• Document and prepare reports on identified control issues discovered in the course of the vetting process and how they were resolved.
• Monitor daily reconciliation of goods received and sold at retail outlet.
• Periodic review of the following activities, process, or information:
  • Vendor creation, customer creation (Agreements), credit setting for customers.
  • Capex project briefs and compliance with procedures.
  • Bank Reconciliation Statements of all company’s Accounts
• Ensure credit control (Receivables, staff float outstanding).
• Ensuring activities are conducted professionally and in compliance with the company’s policies, requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and other management systems introduced by the company
• Ensuring that work instructional documents; such as manuals, procedures, protocols, checklists, etc, are developed in further compliance with the established management systems to standardize and continuously improve the operations.
• And any other functions that may be assigned from time to time by the management towards the attainment of organizational goals

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of BSc / HND in Accounting from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 2 years cognate experience in internal control and audit.
• Professional Qualification such as ACA in mandatory

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:
Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Business Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislations and procedures

Desired Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Good analytic and problem-solving skill
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Good interpersonal, people management skills and negotiating skills
• Strong ethics, organizational and reliability skills with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team focused and result-oriented
• Ability to take initiative and multitask.

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Job Objective

• To oversee the financial accounting and related activities by collecting, analyzing, investigating both internal and external financial information and reporting accurate financial data within the scope of the company’s operation to support strategic decision-making and actualization of budgeted financial targets.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (such as IAS and IFRS standards) and to agreed timelines
• Conduct detailed analysis of financial data, identify trends and provide insights for improvement and management of potential risks to financial stability
• Account for all CAPEX related items and monitor the requisition up till capitalization stage in the GL
• Generate accurate and timely financial reports for management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain the general ledger by recording all financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner for future references and ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles
• Supervise reconciliation of accounting ledgers (such as account payable and receivables), financial transactions, resolution of discrepancies and review of accrual reports to ensure the integrity of financial data
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain necessary information for accurate financial reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets, providing support to department heads in budget preparation.
• Collaborate with the finance team to prepare financial forecasts, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Track actual financial performance against budgeted figures, providing variance analysis.

Taxation and Auditing:

• Collaborate with tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns.
• Stay informed about changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.
• Provide support during tax audits and inquiries.

Cash Management:

• Monitor cashflow and liquidity
• Monitor bank transactions and reconcile bank statements
• Optimize working capital and recommend improvements

Carry-out other functions that may be assigned to you by Finance Manager from time-to-time in attainment of the department goals

Key Performance Indicators

• Actual vs. budget figures:
• Gross Revenue
• EBITDA margin of the company
• Timely rendition of financial reports
• Day Sales Outstanding/Collector Effective Index Actual vs Target
• Optimum utilization of accounting package (ERP)
• Level of statutory compliance vs Target
• Accurate posting of monthly, quarterly and yearly transactions.

Relationship & Contacts:

• Internal - All Heads of Department and colleagues
• External - External Auditors, Tax Consultant and Auditors, Banks, PFAs, Vendors

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s  Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
• ACCA, ICAN or CIMA certification is compulsory
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting with proven experience as Financial Accountant (while experience in poultry industry will be advantageous).

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:
Functional Competencies/Requirements:

• Good knowledge in accounting, finance and economics of livestock industry and business
• Proficiency in modern accounting and finance productivity tools/software and MS Excel
• Financial Analytics and modelling skills
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial information management and reporting
• Tax Remittance and Management
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and standards.

General Management Competencies / Requirements:

• Strong leadership capability and people management skill
• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Strong decision making/critical thinking and problem-solving skill
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively.

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter and driven for results
• Assertiveness & tenacity
• Dependability and adaptability
• Good work quality and reliability
• Good cooperation and staff relation
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively.

Salary
N1,946,746 - N3,114,794 Annually with incentive-based pay of between N720,000 to N840,000 per annum.