Lead Accountant Job at Taghini Foods Limited

Taghini Foods Limited is a traditional poultry processing Company based in Ibadan. We supply fresh and frozen poultry products to wholesalers, caterers and further processors, including products suitable for Halal customers. We are a company or people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our customers, our team members, and our communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Lead Accountant
Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze book keeping and accounting information for internal use .
• Prepare initial draft of accounting records of transactions as specified by generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP)
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoice, statements, etc.
• Reconcile processed work by verify entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Prepare analyses of account and produce monthly reports
• Continuing to improve the payment process
• Prepare profit and loss statements and assist the management in preparation of budgets, forecast, balance sheet, statement of cash flow.
• Assist the in managing its investment portfolio.
• Maintain historical records.
• Pay employees by verify expense reports and preparing salary schedules.
• Pay vendors by scheduling payment vouchers and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
• Assume responsibility of accounting procedures.
• Evaluate the company’s performance using key data.
• Monitoring cash flow, especially during busy seasons when there is a higher risk of cash shortages.
• Make forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making.
• Conduct risk assessment and advice on ways to minimize risk.
• Advise on problems and suggest improvement.
• Supervise all lower-level personnel in the account department.
• Any other duty as assigned by line manager.

Requirements and Skills

• A degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or similar field.
• 5 years of experience from a similar position in an agricultural business or frozen food manufacturing business and other related manufacturing business.
• Relevant professional certification is a plus e.g. CFA, CPA, CGMA, ACCA.
• Solid understanding and experience in accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, striving for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools (Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Excellent communication, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Salary

• Negotiable

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hr@taghini.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.