· Set up an accounting system for the farm for gathering and analyzing financial information generated from all farm operations to provide accurate reports to the managing director.
· Ensures the reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly and follow up on any reconciliation item.
· Prepare annual financial statements and monthly closing and management accounting reports and schedules.
· Assists the managing director in budget planning, as well as controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
· Ensures that accurate financial information to the Managing Director for presentation to board of directors are timely available.
· Assists in providing support during interim and final audits of the account of the company by external Auditors through provision of relevant documents and information.
· Ensures that company’s assets are managed effectively with accurate and complete records duly kept.
· Ensures statutory returns are accurately made to relevant tax authorities including PAYE, Pensions etc.
· Ensures strict adherence to Finance standard operating procedure in all the activities of the department.
· Review payroll and ensure the monthly salary schedule and the required statutory taxes, NSITF and pension deductions are promptly remitted to respective statutory bodies.
· Manage stocks and all stocks related issues.
REQUIREMENTS: A Chattered Accountant with at least 3 years of experience as Head of Finance/Accounts in a fairly large manufacturing company is preferred.