Job Overview

The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing the accounting records of Naming’azi Farm and preparing accurate financial reports to support sound financial management and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Support business planning and performance measurement through budget preparation and periodic financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, invoice coding, account analysis, reconciliations, and closing of books.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Income statement analysis
  • Budget variance reports
• Maintain the fixed assets register and other financial records.

Accounts Receivable and Compliance

• Manage the timely collection of outstanding debtor balances and implement the organisation’s credit policy.
• Resolve client account queries and prepare debtor reports.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns and compliance reports, including:
  • TEVET Levy
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)
  • Other regulatory requirements

Audit and Business Support

• Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit queries.
• Prepare and analyse financial management reports and business performance tools for various departments.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should possess:

• Diploma in Accountancy.
• ACCA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in financial reporting and business performance analysis.
• Strong background in account analysis and reconciliations.
• Sound knowledge of financial management and internal controls.
• Experience in debt collection and accounts receivable management.
• Experience using SAGE or another accounting software package is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good Christian values.
• Applicants should be between 25 and 45 years of age.

Core Competencies

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional integrity and accountability.

• Support business planning and performance measurement through budget preparation and periodic financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, invoice coding, account analysis, reconciliations, and closing of books.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including: Balance sheet reconciliations, Income statement analysis, Budget variance reports
• Maintain the fixed assets register and other financial records.
• Manage the timely collection of outstanding debtor balances and implement the organisation’s credit policy.
• Resolve client account queries and prepare debtor reports.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns and compliance reports, including: TEVET Levy, Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Withholding Tax (WHT), Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), Other regulatory requirements
• Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit queries.
• Prepare and analyse financial management reports and business performance tools for various departments.

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SAGE or another accounting software package is preferred.

• Diploma in Accountancy.
• ACCA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in financial reporting and business performance analysis.
• Strong background in account analysis and reconciliations.
• Sound knowledge of financial management and internal controls.
• Experience in debt collection and accounts receivable management.
• Good Christian values.
• Applicants should be between 25 and 45 years of age.