Senior Accountant (Female) 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 currently hiring an experienced and objective-driven candidates to fill the below positions:

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: SNR2025072

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team.
• This role will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of all accounting transactions, supporting month-end and year-end closings, managing key financial processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Experience in the poultry industry and strong working knowledge of stock and inventory systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department
• Manage and record prepaid expenses and ensure appropriate amortization schedules
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting
• Maintain and manage fixed assets register including additions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with budget
• Provide detailed expense analysis reports to support management decision-making
• Ensure accurate stock accounting with a strong understanding of inventory movement in the poultry industry
• Have hands-on experience and understanding of ERP workflows, specifically:
  • RV (Receipt Voucher)
  • PV (Payment Voucher)
  • PO (Purchase Order)
  • GRN (Goods Received Note)
• Ensure accounting entries align with internal control policies and financial standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary schedules and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification preferred)
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 4years in a senior or supervisory role
• Industry experience in poultry or agriculture is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or other relevant accounting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.