Account Officer at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

To provide financial oversight, cost control, and analytical support across all companies. The Accounts Officer will be responsible for monitoring expenditures, conducting budget and variance analysis, reviewing ERP postings, evaluating cost efficiency, and strengthening financial control processes to support sound financial management and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Savings Initiatives

• Identify areas for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements across all companies
• Develop and monitor cost-saving initiatives
• Prepare periodic reports on implemented cost-saving measures and their financial impact

Expenditure Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor company-wide expenditures to ensure financial discipline
• Identify unusually high or irregular expenses and report findings weekly
• Provide management with structured weekly expenditure reports highlighting trends and potential risks

Budget Monitoring & Variance Analysis

• Conduct weekly comparison of actual expenditures against approved budgets
• Prepare and submit detailed weekly variance analysis reports
• Provide explanations for material variances and recommend corrective actions where required

Production Cost Analysis

• Calculate expenditure per unit of production
• Analyse cost trends and report on production efficiency and cost performance

ERP & Ledger Review

• Review financial ledgers within the ERP system to detect incorrect postings or discrepancies
• Ensure timely correction of identified errors in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Process Review & Internal Controls

• Study existing systems and procedures relating to expenditure approvals and payment processes
• Identify control gaps and inefficiencies
• Recommend and support the implementation of improved systems and financial control measures

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting