Accountant at Elifel Farms Nigeria Limited

Elifel Farms Limited came into existence in the year 2000. The farm is situated along Upper Saint Savior Road, Benin City with corporate office located along Upper Sakponba Road, Benin City. The Farm was set up to produce agricultural products efficiently, to market agricultural products economically and to develop and maintain a happy and satisfactory farm home for both crops and livestock.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits.
• Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen

Job Description

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual budget process, including gathering of budget assumptions, facilitating budget meetings, as well as analyzing and compiling budget material
• Prepareweekly, monthly, and annual bank reconciliations statements
• Prepare monthly payroll report
• Prepare financial reports and analysis related to the farms operations
• Assist with the analysis of monthly financial reports and report on variances
• Maintains and updates fixed asset register
• Prepare and maintain daily records of sales, expenses, and egg stock
• Maintain customer ledgers and prepare monthly customers receivable age reports
• Preparate and maintain monthly and year-end general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare financial statements extracts which includes cashflow statement, income statement and Statement of financial position
• Adequate bookkeeping and records of transactions and accounts
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock count of eggs, livestock, and other products
• Record and keep track of feed consumption level and maintain an appropriate reorder process to avoid stock out of feed.
• Maintain record of payments and keep track of all payments from customers
• Ensure the accuracy and security of farm records, Bank files and financial documents.
• Preparing tax returns (Shop Levies, PAYE and Companies Income Tax) and ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time.
• Evaluate financial operations to recommend best practices, identify issues and recommend strategize solutions to improve efficiency
• Provide recommendations on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization
• Receive orders from customers and respond to customers enquires to facilitate sales

Qualifications and Skills Required

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC Financial accounting experience
• Previous farm accountant experience (added advantage)
• Proficient use of Microsoft excel, word, google drive
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Only apply if you are resident in Benin City or willing to relocate (There are no relocation allowance).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.