Job Summary

• To maintain complete and accurate accounting records for Norsworthy Farms plantation and mill operations, ensuring transactions are recorded promptly and reported in accordance with applicable accounting requirements.
• The Farm Accountant supports financial control and operational decision-making through reliable accounts, reconciliations, budgets, asset records and financial reporting.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for all plantation and mill operations.
• Ensure farm and mill transactions are reviewed, coded and posted to the accounting system promptly and in the correct period.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and operational financial reports for management review.
• Maintain proper records of accounts payable, receivables, cash and bank transactions, and other financial obligations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile relevant control accounts, investigating and resolving differences promptly.
• Ensure capital and operating expenditure are correctly classified, supported by documentation and recorded in the appropriate accounts.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers for farm machinery, vehicles, equipment, buildings, roads and other plantation infrastructure, including additions, disposals and depreciation information.
• Apply appropriate accounting treatment to biological assets, bearer plants, agricultural produce and inventories in accordance with applicable IFRS requirements.
• Support preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans, and provide variance information to support operational decisions.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or ACA is an advantage.
• 8-12 years of relevant accounting experience are required; experience supporting agricultural, plantation, manufacturing or mill operations is an advantage. Strong spreadsheet and accounting-system skills, accuracy, integrity and ability to meet reporting deadlines are required.