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: Accounts Officer
Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Accounts and Finance Manager
Job Summary
The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting financial operations by handling tasks categorized under accounts payable and receivables and activities such as bank reconciliations and inventory management.
The ideal candidate is expected to be detailed, focused, service-driven and analytically minded. He/ She should have great mathematical skills and the ability to pay close attention to details.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records, post transactions such as sales invoices, receipts issued to customers and credit notes into the accounting system and ensure data integrity
Handle accounts payable including processing vendor invoices, managing bills and expenses and tracking payments to vendors.
Handle accounts receivable including processing customer invoices and tracking deposits from customers.
Reconcile bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers to ensure accuracy on a regular basis
Provide support during statutory audits.
Collation of weekly and monthly disbursement requests, review such request before submission to the Finance manager for approval.
Preparation of weekly proposed payments schedule and submission of same to the Finance manager for review and approval.
Input data into financial spreadsheets, utilise accounting software and maintain confidentiality of financial information
Handle general accounting inquiries from internal and external sources and resolve discrepancies
Petty cash management, disbursement and reporting
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements, and company's policies and procedures
Raise payment vouchers and ensure that the related supporting documents are attached together with them.
Post petty cash and cheque payments into SAGE or any applicable accounting system
Bookkeeping to ensure purchases, expenses and other records are up to date
Prepare quarterly project management report
Tax management and filing
Collect and analyse data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly budgets
Control expenditure and cash flow by ensuring spending levels are always acceptable.
Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
Conduct internal audits such as system compliance and project spending
Safeguard Company assets and ensure an up-to-date fixed assets register is maintained
Stock and inventory management.
Debt collection follow-up
Stock management, stock taking, track processing activities, analyse stock movement and reporting.
Analyse, audit and report marketing activities of each sale representative from sales receipts, return inwards and stock count in different branches as well as in the Head Office.
Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational 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
Solid understanding of Accounting principles such as GAAP and IFRS
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
Competencies:
Communication and Active Listening
Record Keeping and Transaction Management
Time Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Compliance and Auditing
Collaboration and Support
Working Conditions:
Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.