VACANCY
Saro, is a leading company in the Agribusiness and consumer goods sectors in West and Central Africa with special interest in (Plantation, Inputs-Provision, Sourcing, Origination and Processing). It is focused on increasing agricultural production in volume and quality for stakeholders with due attention and care for the Environment. Due to growth and expansion we are recruiting the following experienced hands;

HEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
ACCOUNTS OFFICERS

HEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Job Description
Successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic financial overview and is expected to apply financial acumen and business expertise to establish adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business Unit. Ability to prepare financial statements from the begining to the end and articulate complex issues in a straight forward manner must be demonstrated clearly.

Responsibilities include reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, compliance and payables functions for the Business unit.
The role will also form part of the Business Unit's leadership team, provide leadership for the Finance function by managing a team of direct reports, ensure best practice and be proactive in implementing change as appropriate to Finance processes, systems and reporting. A good knowledge of IFRS is key.
Qualifications
BSc in Economics, finance, or accounting
Must be a chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
Minimum of 8 years experience
Age: 34 – 38 years
Location: Ibadan


Key qualities

Creates a culture of high performance and people management.
Aligns functions and resources, and deploys people and skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
- Able to present reports competently and confidently to the Group senior management and negotiate effectively with business partners
- Must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution .
- Strong financial/analytical experience.
- Must possess People Management Skills.
- Able to work to tight deadlines

BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT
The Business Accountant will direct the preparation of the company’s budget, financial statements forecasts and analyze financial statements for financial performance indicators
- Maintain and update company’s financial record. Ability to prepare financial statements from the begining to the end and articulate complex issues in a straight forward manner must be demonstrated clearly.
- Implement and monitor financial systems and controls
Prepare necessary accounting supporting documentation and justifications
Supervise accounting staff

Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc in Economics, finance, or accounting, is required.
Must have minimum of six years cognate experience
Must be a chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage

Key Qualities
Must have excellent analytical abilities, sound technical knowledge and strong IT skills.
A high level of professional and personal integrity is required.

Age: 32 – 35
Location: Ilesha




WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Job Description
•Maintains Stock receipt, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational policies and procedures
•Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
•Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols and by managing people, processes and systems
•Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system
•Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting stock and other Materials. Ensures that environmental objectives are met
•Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
•Maintains warehouse staff by orienting, and training employees
•produces regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;
Key Qualities
Supervision, Developing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information.

Minimum of 6 years experience
Age: 32 - 35 years
Location: Lagos

ACCOUNTS OFFICERS
Successful candidates will consititute the Finance back-office Team of the Business Unit.
Accounts Officers will among other responsibilities:
- Post transactions and analyze account Records
- Be engaged in Bank, customers and sales reconciliation
- Maintain GL schedules
- manage the interface between the front office and the Back office finance team.
- mantain the Fixed Assets Register
- Be involved in Budgetary Control, particularly Variance analysis

Ability to manage multiple priorities within required timeframes will be needed.


Qualifications
B.Sc in Accounting or related field, minimum of 2nd class Upper
Minimum of 3 years working experience
Must have excellent analytical & IT skills

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Age: 25 – 30 years
Location: Ibadan

Mode of application: Qualified and interested applicants should send application and CV’s to:

job@saroafrica.com.ng

Using the Job position as the Subject of the mail.