Account Officer at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is a top-notch agricultural seeds Company founded in 2009. We specialise in the production of seeds of Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Soybeans and Vegetable Seeds

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Head Office, Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Account and Finance Manager

Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will be responsible for handling branch accounts, preparing financial statements and reports for the branch offices, overseeing budget administrations, reviewing and validating branch payment requests and maintain accurate vendor database.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for the branch offices, including monthly accounting of branch activity, quarterly and semi-annual and annual branch prudential audit
• Oversee the administration of budgets, developing, maintaining, and analysing budgets, and preparing periodical reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Coordinate payments with respect to all branch payments, including reviewing requests for payments to ensure they are valid, properly supported by documents, and comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain an accurate vendor database, carrying out due diligence checks on vendors, and ensuring supplier compliance to company registration requirements
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements, and company's policies and procedures
• Manage finance staff to ensure that assigned work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Assist with the continuous review and assessment of internal controls and procedures to ensure adequate financial and non-financial checks and balances are in place
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar role in Branch Accounting

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong Problem-Solving, Analytical and Management Skills
• Adept in the use of Sage50 and other accounting software
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
• Ability to conceptualise, design and improve business processes
• Excellent attention to details
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure to specific deadlines
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.

Salary

• Attractive and Competitive

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2025.