Farm Financial Controller

Job Purpose: Tinaw Business S.C. is legally registered entity established in accordance with the Commercial Code of Ethiopia. Located in Guraghe Zone of the Central Ethiopian State the Company is currently engaged in the production and export of roses. With the direct supervision of the Assistant/Finance Manager, We want to recruit and hire a highly skilled, competent, and versatile Farm Financial Controller to our company.

Duties and Responsibilities: Major duties and responsibilities of the person assigned as Farm financial controller are mentioned as follows:

General

• Manage and supervise all companys financial records at the farm
• Supervise the work of all accountants at the farm,
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and assist them for improvement.
• Review and approve Payment Vouchers, Journal Vouchers, Goods Return Notes, etc.
• Ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Ensure treasury activities are carried out on time
• Ensure correctness of Payroll done at Farm
• Liaise with Head office for weekly farm transfer and banks
• Keep fixed assets register and agree the balance against financial records
• Provide oversight of petty cash ledger and ensure its agreement with cash on hand by performing surprise counts
• Confirm budget transfer are paid as per the request
• Prepare SoPs(Standard Operating Procedure), company policies on internal control system and risky areas
• Computation and recording of accruals and deferrals
• Recording of fixed asset for depreciation and amortization
• Accounts reconciliation
• Record transactions on Peachtree software and other software when needed
• Prepare financial Reports
• Oversee that all the site taxes are paid correctly and timely

Cost accounting

• Review completeness of all required source documents and send to the HO such as Goods Receiving Notes, Store Issue Vouchers, Goods Receiving and Issuing Notes, Goods Return Vouchers, Sales Vouchers, Purchase Vouchers etc and report any missed documents to the HO responsible person.
• Supervise, control and lead employees assigned under his/her direct supervision.
• Review correctness and ensure adequacy of supporting documents when transactions are booked.
• Ensures all the necessary data are maintained and updated regularly
• Coordinate monthly stock-taking on the farm site.
• Reconcile raw material & finished goods records
  
• Verify and approve stock reconciliations
• Propose actions to be taken on slow moving, expired and dead stocks
• Ensure compliance of internal control & SOPs in all movements
• Prepare and file monthly tax returns and ensure timely settlements of tax liabilities
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance;

At least 7 years experience in Accounting and Financial activities and Minimum two years on senior level;

Good experience and knowledge of modern accounting procedures and standards, and the financial laws of the country applicable to a business organization;

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook)

Excellent know-how of Peachtree Accounting

Experience in horticulture sector is advantageous

Willingness to travel to the farm site frequently