Management Accountant / Administrative Assistant

AgDevCo is recruiting a Management Accountant / Administrative Assistant, to be based in Vanduzi.

Duties

• Maintenance of the books of account (Pastel) and preparation of monthly management and annual statutory accounts
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial and regulatory obligations
• Managing all monitoring and evaluation requirements
• Overseeing the general administration of the business
• Overseeing bookkeeping, payroll (INSS/IRPS), IVA filing and compliance
• Make weekly trips to Chimoio to arrange payments and purchases
• Managing stock (seed, packaging, chemicals)
• Responsible for the production of monthly management accounts
• Analysing business pricing, gross margins, and profitability by product
• Preparation of the annual budget and management of actual against budget
• Managing audit procedure and preparation of audit pack
• Tracking expenditure for specific business units
• Reconciling production loan accounts, with sub-contracted farmers
• Preparation of cashflow statements and forecasts
• Act as primary contact with external advisers and banks
• Overseeing labour contracts, salaries, and compliance with labour laws
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports for shareholders and funders
• Respond to sales enquires and related promotional/marketing aspects of the business
• Responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with all insurances and licenses etc

Requisites

• Medium level technical or Upper Level in accounting, finance, or related subjects
• Knowledge of Mozambican legislation (IVA, IRPS, IRPC) and Pastel Accounting software (manufacturing and inventory modules)
• Solid Excel knowledge
• MUST BE Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Portuguese
• Excellent, written, presentation and communication skills
• Good planning and organization capability
• Availability for occasional travel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Drivers licence
• 3-5 years’ related work experience
• Shona, Lomue or Chinyanja language skills
• Experience working for an agricultural related business

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• All applicants must be eligible to live and work in Mozambique, and willing to move to Vanduzi, Manica Province. We will not be able to enter into any discussions or offer any assistance regarding sponsorship

Benefits

• We offer the opportunity to join a growing business in a dynamic sector. The compensation package will be compatible with the demonstrated skills and experience, and on farm housing will be offered