Account Officer at Value Seeds Limited

Job Title: Account Officer

Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will be responsible for handling branch accounts, preparing financial statements and reports for the branch offices, overseeing budget administrations, reviewing and validating branch payment requests and maintain accurate vendor database.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for the branch offices, including monthly accounting of branch activity, quarterly and semi-annual and annual branch prudential audit
• Oversee the administration of budgets, developing, maintaining, and analysing budgets, and preparing periodical reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Coordinate payments with respect to all branch payments, including reviewing requests for payments to ensure they are valid, properly supported by documents, and comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain an accurate vendor database, carrying out due diligence checks on vendors, and ensuring supplier compliance to company registration requirements
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements, and company’s policies and procedures
• Manage finance staff to ensure that assigned work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Assist with the continuous review and assessment of internal controls and procedures to ensure adequate financial and non-financial checks and balances are in place
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational 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
• 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

Working Conditions:

• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.

Salary

• Attractive and Competitive

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 21st January, 2025 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://valueseedsltd.com/

Note:

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.