1.Field Accountant
Vacancy Announcement – Field Accountant
Services Company Outgrowers Nyaruguru (North) Ltd (SCON (N)) was established to support the planting of tea on approximately 3,400 Ha of land by 6,000 smallholder farmers. This is achieved through the provision of agronomic advice, Farmer Field School training, Finance, and Production Logistics and it is anticipated that our contribution shall have a significant systemic impact on the sector by providing at least 75% of the tea supply to Unilever’s new factory.
SCON(N) is seeking to recruit a self-motivated and proactive individual to take up the role of Field Accountant. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the role shall be responsible for various project accounts ensuring proper account management and reporting of all assigned accounts that cut across more than one company.
Key responsibilities
- To monitor green leaf tea flow between the field and factory and maintenance of farmer green leaf data as necessary, ensuring that there are no unnecessary delays in the green leaf flow and if so, follow up with relevant authorities.
- To control and coordinate all matters relating to field office accounts including coordinating purchases, raising invoices for goods and services supplied, processing suppliers’ invoices, processing statutory payments, and chasing up debtors’ payment.
- Maintain and control field/casual workers payroll including daily attendance records and reconciliation to number of workers present.
- Maintain and control tea nursery data and ensuring accurate allocation of data.
- Maintain updated and accurate records of all inputs issued to farmers and reconcile them with purchased goods and ensure all are invoiced to farmers.
- To maintain updated farmer ageing report
- Maintain an updated fixed asset register always reconciled with HIT
- Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
- To coordinate cash requirements and assist with collection on paydays.
- To assist in the budget process where appropriate and prepare field office budgets.
- Prepare weekly bank and petty cash reconciliations and maintain field office petty cash.
- Handle daily backups of the accounting information system.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by superior from time to time.
Key qualifications, skills and competencies.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or relevant equivalent field.
- Professional qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA qualification.
- A minimum of 4 years accounting experience in a similar working environment.
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
- Detail-oriented: an attention to detail for tasks with zero tolerance for errors and proactiveness to probe further into data.
- Deadline-orientated with strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and stick to time constraints is critical.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent command of both oral and written English is essential.
- Ability to learn quickly and manage workload in a cooperative and demanding environment.
- Demonstrable in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Government of Rwanda taxation, employment policies.
- Expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity and conduct yourself in a manner that is beyond reproach at all times.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the ” Apply for this job” button not later than the 17th of September 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
2.Farmer Liaison Officer
Vacancy Announcement – Farmer Liaison Officer
Services Company Outgrowers Nyaruguru (North) Ltd (SCON (N)) was established to support the planting of tea on approximately 3,400 Ha of land by 6,000 smallholder farmers. This is achieved through the provision of agronomic advice, Farmer Field School training, Finance, and Production Logistics and it is anticipated that our contribution shall have a significant systemic impact on the sector by providing at least 75% of the tea supply to Unilever’s new factory.
SCON(N) is seeking to recruit a qualified, detail-oriented, dynamic and self-motivated individual to take up the role of Farmer Liaison Officer. Reporting to the General Manager, the role shall be responsible for handling smallholder farmer queries and coordinating the Farmer Field Schools programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaison
- Raise awareness on SCON(N)’s mission, vision, and objectives to its Outgrowers and key partners;
- Build a good working relationship between SCON (N) and the local community and the Outgrowers;
- Receive, record, and proactively resolve farmer queries or conflicts that may arise between SCON(N) and farmers or other staff and local authorities and escalate where necessary to General Manager;
- Collect and analyze feedback from SCON(N) farmers to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between SCON and Outgrowers and to monitor how farmer livelihood is improving through working with SCON(N); and
- Maintain up-to-date Outgrowers files (Contract and other related documents).
Farmer Field School Coordination and Administration
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of the training courses and the work of the trained facilitators at all levels to ensure that the training follows the basic principles;
- Contribute to the production of training materials and ensure their timely availability to the FFS participants;
- Provide advice on post activities follow-up of graduated FFS members;
- Assess and advise on SCON(N) Outgrowers family grievances that may arise and which are related to tea planting under SCON(N) scheme;
- Monitor and report health and safety issues within SCON catchment’s activities and households of SCON(N) outgrowers;
- Coordinate social welfare activities among SCON(N) stakeholders, draft applicable welfare policies, and assess compliance against existing ones;
- Emphasize on how SCON(N) farmers and partners should comply with rainforest alliance certification requirements, and health and safety matters;
- Compile reports on particular incidents, events, meetings, or updates on important issues for the business; and
- Do any other tasks assign by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies.
- Sound tea farming knowledge, ideally with a Bachelors’ degree in an agricultural-related discipline.
- Familiarity with practical tea farming and farmers Field Schools (FFSs) matters is a must.
- At least three years proven working experience in a similar role.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter) via the ” Apply for this job” button not later than the 17th of September 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3.Tea Agronomist
