Senior 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: Senior Accountant

Job Reference: SACCT2026073
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team.
• The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant with strong supervisory experience and hands-on expertise in financial reporting, inventory accounting, fixed asset management, ERP transactions, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience in the poultry, manufacturing, or FMCG sector will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department.
• Manage and record prepaid expenses and ensure appropriate amortization schedules are maintained.
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintain and manage the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and periodic physical verification.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with approved budgets.
• Prepare detailed expense analysis reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate stock accounting and maintain a strong understanding of inventory movements, particularly within the poultry industry.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper reconciliation between physical stock and accounting records.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with ERP workflows and accounting processes, including:
  • Receipt Voucher (RV)
  • Payment Voucher (PV)
  • Purchase Order (PO)
  • Goods Received Note (GRN)
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with internal control policies, accounting standards, and company procedures.
• Support internal and external audit exercises by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with departmental objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification).
• Minimum of 8 years' progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, accrual accounting, fixed assets management, and expense control.
• Practical experience in stock accounting and inventory management is mandatory.
• Experience within the poultry, agriculture, manufacturing, or FMCG industry will be highly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and internal control frameworks.

Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Inventory and Stock Accounting
• Fixed Asset Management
• Budget Monitoring and Cost Control
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• Leadership and Team Management
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Audit Coordination
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letters and CV along with passport photographs to: jobs@sayedfarms.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.