COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a privately funded entrepreneurial organisation that runs philanthropic programmes as well as for-profit social enterprises. The Vision of the Foundation is an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. The Mission is to achieve the Vision by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa, with an emphasis on job creation.
Established in 2011 as a UK based non-profit, the Foundation has already carried out more than 30 projects, primarily in Ethiopia and Somaliland. The key themes for the philanthropic side of the Foundation are education, health, water and agriculture. Social enterprises cover all sectors where the Foundation can make an impact financially, create jobs and add value in a sustainable manner.
Headquartered in London, the Foundation also has an operational Head office in Nairobi and other offices in Addis Ababa, Assosa and Hargeisa.
As part of its development of social enterprises, the Foundation has acquired 484 Ha of land in the BGRS region of Ethiopia. The first phase of the development of the commercial farm on this land is development of 50 Ha, with a view to develop the remainder over the next 4 years.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Farm Accountant of the Pharo Farm is a key role, which will be based at the farm that is approximately 60km from Assosa in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. The position holder will report directly to the General Manager.
The Accountant is responsible for the preparation of income statements, balance sheet, budgets, forecasts and other financial statements. He/she is also responsible for monitoring and managing all financial transactions of the Farm’s financial position and recommend corrective actions.
The Accountant will also play a vital role in auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling accounting statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, previous accounting experience is crucial particularly with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
The role holder will also provide the Pharo Farm management with accurate quantitative information on weekly, monthly and annual financial positions, liquidity and cash flows, while ensuring compliance with all tax regulations.
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting and accounting
Reporting
Administration
Human Resources
Audits
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