Accountant

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Management:

• Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions relating to farm operations.
• Maintain complete records of farm income, expenditure, payments and other financial activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for management.
• Monitor farm operating expenses and identify significant variances or unusual expenditure.
• Manage and maintain petty cash records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile cash and bank transactions and promptly investigate discrepancies.
• Track supplier invoices, payments and outstanding financial obligations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Ensure receipts, invoices, payment records and other financial documents are properly filed and securely maintained.
• Support management with budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
• Assist with internal reviews, reconciliations and audits when required.

Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Manage the execution of approved purchases for farm and operational requirements.
• Receive purchase requests and specifications from the Operations Manager and other authorised personnel.
• Source vendors and obtain quotations or pricing information where required.
• Compare available pricing and purchasing options and provide relevant information for approval.
• Purchase approved farm inputs, materials, equipment, supplies and other operational requirements.
• Liaise with vendors regarding pricing, availability, orders and delivery.
• Track orders and follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Verify that goods purchased are received and properly documented.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase requests, quotations, invoices, receipts and payment records.
• Maintain an organised and up-to-date supplier/vendor database.
• Reconcile purchases with invoices, receipts, payment records and relevant farm records.
• Identify and report discrepancies relating to pricing, quantities, deliveries or documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Open Veil's approval and financial procedures.

Inventory & Farm Records:

• Maintain financial records relating to farm inputs, supplies and operational purchases.
• Work with the Operations and Farm teams to ensure purchased items are properly documented and accounted for.
• Track expenditure on farm inputs and other operational materials.
• Support reconciliation of purchased items against available records and documentation.
• Report significant discrepancies or unusual variances to management.

General Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Operations Manager, Farm Manager and Management to ensure proper financial accountability.
• Maintain confidentiality of the Foundation's financial and organisational information.
• Provide timely financial and procurement information when requested by management.
• Identify weaknesses in financial or procurement processes and bring them to management's attention.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Perform other reasonable accounting, procurement and administrative duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field. OND with strong relevant experience may also be considered.
• 1-2 years' relevant accounting, bookkeeping or financial administration experience.
• Experience handling financial records, reconciliations and expense tracking.
• Experience with procurement, purchasing or vendor management is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience using accounting or bookkeeping software is an advantage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
• Previous experience in agriculture, farming, small business accounting or operational finance will be an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Honest and trustworthy when handling organisational funds.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial records.
• Proactive in identifying discrepancies and financial issues.
• Able to manage multiple transactions and purchasing requirements efficiently.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and operational staff.
• Able to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Reliable in meeting reporting and procurement deadlines.
• Committed to maintaining accurate documentation and financial accountability.

What We Offer:

• Remuneration: NGN 100,000. monthly
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work closely with farm operations and organisational management.
• A role with responsibility for both accounting and procurement support within a growing organisation.