Farm Assist Accounts Manager

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Monitor budgets for farm operations, feed production, equipment purchases, and seasonal inputs
• Track cost centers like poultry units, crop divisions, or aquaculture

Inventory & Cost Control

• Oversee valuation and tracking of agricultural inventory (e.g., feed, fertilizers, livestock)
• Implement cost accounting systems to monitor input-output efficiency
• Analyze feed formulation costs, yield per acre, or livestock growth rates

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to tax laws, agricultural subsidies, and import/export regulations
• File VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory returns relevant to agribusiness
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies (e.g., Ghana Revenue Authority, FDA)

Contract & Vendor Management

• Draft and review contracts with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners
• Negotiate payment terms and ensure timely disbursements
• Monitor compliance with procurement policies and agro-input

Payroll & HR Communication

• Manage payroll for farmhands, technical staff, and seasonal workers
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and social security contributions
• Track productivity-linked incentives or overtime for field

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Provide financial insights for expansion plans (e.g., new poultry units, irrigation systems)
• Forecast cash flows based on seasonal cycles and market trends
• Support feasibility studies for capital investments or donor-funded projects

Technical & Operational Support

• Collaborate with farm managers to align financial data with operational realities
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in production vs. accounting records
• Integrate ERP or farm management software for real-time financial tracking

General Operational Support

• Collaborate with the farm manager in field/farm operations as and when required by the farm manager
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Education: HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Economics is typically required.

• Agricultural Cost Accounting: Ability to calculate unit costs of production (e.g., cost of egg per crate), track biological asset valuations, and manage seasonal cash flows.
• Financial Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of agricultural software (e.g., AgManager), ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Skill in developing annual farm budgets, forecasting seasonal expenses, and maximizing Return on Investment (ROI) for fertilizers, feed, and labor.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Understanding of tax laws, agricultural subsidies, environmental regulations, and insurance policies pertinent to farming.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Ability to interpret yield data, equipment depreciation, and market trends to aid in strategic farm planning