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 (Female)

Job ID: SACCT2026002
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all accounting records, managing key financial processes, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring full compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience in the poultry industry and strong hands-on knowledge of stock and inventory management systems are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department.
• Manage prepaid expenses and ensure accurate amortization schedules.
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Maintain and manage the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely reporting.
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and budget compliance.
• Prepare detailed expense analysis and financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate stock accounting with a strong understanding of inventory movement, particularly within the poultry industry.
• Demonstrate 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 fully comply with internal control policies and financial standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ICAN Certification – Mandatory.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience & Skills:

• 5–7 years’ accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in the poultry or agricultural industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2026.