• Application Deadline: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Niger


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

THE JOB

• Ensuring correct recording and follow-up of all transactions related to the major projects approved for Golden Sugar Company Ltd and Agri-Palm in their plantation.


• Register and follow-up on all purchase requisitions, advance payments, mobilization payments, purchase orders, part-payments on certification, completed orders with goods received note or approved certification, invoices and payment of all contractors with the correct recording in the accounting records.


• Correct recording of all transactions against approved project ensuring correct and timely tracking against approved budget.


• Quick identification of any cost variances to ensure any potential under or over-budget expenditure is raised with the Project Leader (GM, Sunti Golden Sugar Company)


• Produce timely weekly and monthly reports to ensure projects are monitored regularly from a financial aspect.


• Analyze and investigate variances between the actual project costs against the approved budget, periodically.


• Ability to produce revised forecasts when there is changes to the original budget scope which requires revised forecasts and board approval.

THE PERSON MUST

• Understand contract accounting and procurement procedures.


• Have a structured approach to reporting, also be able to produce clear, concise reports which can show both actual expenditure as well as committed and uncommitted expenditure.


• Ability to explain financial figures to non-finance managers and supervisor.


• Be quality driven and pay attention to details.


• Understanding of processes and procedures to ensure integrity of financial and management control of all expansion activities.


• Be comfortable to work in hostile farming environment – compensable.

QUALIFICATION

• First degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.


• Professional Certification (ICAN)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years in a similar function from a reputable organization.