Accountant at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Job Reference: ACCT2025025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and sub-ledgers (e.g., receivables, payables, fixed assets, payroll).
• Record daily financial transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
• Perform monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper classification of financial entries.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare financial commentaries.
• Analyze cost and expenses trends.
• Process and review supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, and journal entries.
• Manage staff advances, and loan repayments.
• Liaise with the tax department and support during tax audits.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and evaluate potential business impacts.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external and internal audits.
• Address audit queries and implement audit recommendations.
• Support the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, track acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly accruals and ensure all expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Review historical data and supporting documents to establish and validate provisioning.
• •Coordinate with departments to gather data for estimates and support documentation.
• Record and monitor prepayments for rent, insurance, subscriptions, and other expenses.
• Reconcile prepayment accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies.
• Process and post customer receipts accurately in the ERP system

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage or in progress.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, and VLOOKUP,

Key Skills and Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and integrity.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role, with occasional travel to branch or field locations.
• May require extended hours during month end financial reporting periods or audits.
• Reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2025.