Financial Controller at Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited

Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited is an integrated Farm situated in Igbariam, Anambra state. We are presently focused on poultry production but have plans in place to expand into other areas of Agriculture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Anambra

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial information generated from all farm operations to provide accurate reports to the Chief Finance Officer
• Liaises with the Financial Accountants to ensure the reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly and follow up on any reconciliation item.
• Assists the Chief Finance Officer in budget planning, as well as controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
• Liaises with Chief Finance Officer to ensure that accurate financial information to the Managing Director for presentation to board of directors are readily available timely.
• 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 made and accurately to relevant tax authorities. 
• Coordinates the preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts and performance reviews of the company’s financial activities.
• Ensures strict adherence to Finance standard operating procedure in all the activities of the department. 
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chef Finance Officer.
• Not More Than 40 Years Old.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance is required (MBA will be an advantage)

Competencies Required:

• 5+ years of executive level operational experience required
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA, ACCA, ICAN)
• Understanding of business functions, particularly poultry business
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Financial literacy and the ability to analyse complex data to inform decision-making.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2023.