Senior Accountant – Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with strong supervisory experience and expertise in financial reporting, inventory accounting, fixed asset management, ERP transactions, and month-end closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department
• Manage and record prepaid expenses and maintain appropriate amortization schedules
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting
• Maintain and manage the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and periodic physical verification
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with approved budgets
• Prepare detailed expense analysis reports to support management decision-making
• Ensure accurate stock accounting and maintain strong understanding of inventory movements
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper reconciliation between physical stock and accounting records
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with ERP workflows (RV, PV, PO, GRN)
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with internal control policies, accounting standards, and company procedures
• Support internal and external audit exercises by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years' progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong experience in financial reporting, accrual accounting, fixed assets management, and expense control
• Practical experience in stock accounting and inventory management (mandatory)
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and internal control frameworks

How to Apply

Job Reference: SACCT2026073