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Farmerline Limited Senior Finance Officer in Accra, Ghana
Learn About Farmerline
Farmerline is dedicated to reimagining how the world thinks about and invests in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Our mission is to create lasting profits for farmers everywhere. We approach challenges with bold and systemic thinking while maintaining a lean and nimble operation.
Farmerline was founded in 2013, has been a fast growing Agtech company in Africa. The company has raised over $20 million since incorporation. Farmerline’s digital marketplace combines logistics, field agents, farm resources and agribusiness partnerships to support African farmers. We have reached 1.7M farmers by deploying our tools and services through 3,000+ strategic partners across 48 countries.
Impact assessments show that averagely we increase yield by 2X and $306 increase in net income. Our technology platform Mergdata is licensed or white labelled to development partners, global food traders and governments who use its customisable tools to improve the lives of farmers around the world
We foster a learning organization where you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems on a daily basis. If you are drawn to a dynamic, collaborative culture, set high standards, and tackle challenges with determination and to make a positive impact on millions of lives, Farmerline is the perfect environment for you to thrive.
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Job Title
Senior Finance Officer
Department and Location
Finance, Accra
Incumbent Supervisor
CFO
Suggested start date
Immediately
Length of assignment
Permanent role, subject to performance
Role Overview
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services while ensuring strict compliance with internal policies, International Financial Reporting Standards and local legislation.
Responsibilities
Accounting duties
Maintain and update data into accounting Software for all payment vouchers and journals.
Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts in accounting software
Vet Petty Cash claims and initiate action for payment in line with laid down procedures.
Maintain and update records of all accounting transactions with all accounts.
Maintain professional relationships with banks, external auditors, and other stakeholders in the area of financial management.
Provide support to external auditors during annual audit activities
Implement the budget of the Finance Department in line with approved guidelines.
Prepare variance analysis of revenue and expenditure against the approved budget
Disburse petty cash/imprest to staff and/or consultants as assigned
Ensure 100% accountability for all funds disbursed
Implement approved Accounting/Financial Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work plans in managing the Finance Department to achieve set targets.
Vet payment vouchers and process them through the General Ledger for approval/payment.
Reconcile balance sheet items and/or General Ledger for review by Superior Officers.
Provide support to external auditors during annual audit activities
Perform any other duty(s) assigned by superiors
Statutory compliance
Prepare and submit taxes and pensions every month.
Ensure 100% compliance with any other statutory compliance
Lead tax audits
Apply for and obtain tax clearance as and when required
Project reporting
Prepare project financial reports quarterly.
Ensure that project expenditures meet donor and funder guidelines
Lead project financial audits and due diligence
Qualifications and skills
A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
Should be fluent in both written and spoken English Language
Strong excel knowledge
Good understanding of IFRS
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