Account Officer - Meridian Seeds


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Core Purpose

To ensure the accuracy, integrity, and proper recording of all sales, inventory, and cash/bank transactions at the sales store while supporting strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing & Inventory Management

  • Tally Operations: Generate pro-forma invoices in the Tally System, convert enquiries into sales, and review existing pro-forma invoices.

  • Stock Control: Receive inventory transfers from the Head Office, prepare Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and ensure proper storage and security of all stock.

  • Reconciliation & Counts: Conduct regular reconciliations between physical stock and Tally Prime balances. Perform monthly stock counts and submit reports to the Accounts Manager by the 2nd day of the following month.

  • Discrepancy Reporting: Promptly report theft, damages, unauthorized issuance, and manage returns (inwards/outwards due to demand, obsolescence, or quality issues).

  • Expiry Monitoring: Track the aging of shop products and report items that are 6 months and 3 months away from expiry.


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Customer Service & Accounts Management

  • Invoicing & Receipts: Prepare timely customer invoices and issue official receipts for cash/POS transactions using Tally Prime.

  • Collections: Follow up on outstanding payments and ensure customers acknowledge delivery of goods.

  • Communication & Data: Monitor customer WhatsApp chats via an assigned laptop and ensure the Sales Officer captures customer contact details on all invoices/receipts.

  • Quality Checks: Perform periodic random checks on customers to gauge service quality, pricing satisfaction, and payment modalities.

Cash Management & Electronic Payments

  • Banking: Deposit all daily cash and cheque collections promptly into the bank and maintain organized filing of deposit slips.

  • Petty Cash: Record daily petty cash expenses in Tally Prime. Handle requests, applications, and reporting for petty cash advances for the Kumasi and Main Office.

  • E-Payments: Oversee shop electronic payments and conduct daily electronic payment reconciliations.

Compliance, Reporting & Other Duties

  • Financial Commitments: Consolidate and communicate end-of-month financial commitments for management approval.

  • Statutory Support: Assist with monthly payments to GRA and SSNIT.

  • Monthly Reports: Prepare and present end-of-month reports, including:

    1. Weekly Sales Performance Summary

    2. Sales Agronomist Sales Performance Summary

    3. Monthly Customer Registration Summary

    4. Customer Complaints Report Summary

  • Teamwork & Environment: Participate in monthly review meetings, assist the Sales Officer, and lead efforts to maintain a clean, tidy work environment with properly arranged products.


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Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Soft Skills

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Tally Prime Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel.

  • Analytical Skills: Proven ability to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and interpret financial data.

  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when recording and reviewing financial transactions.

  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers.

  • Integrity: High standards of honesty and professionalism when handling financial responsibilities.

Education & Experience

  • Education: HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (Professional certifications like ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are considered a plus).

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role.

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