Job Description
Job title: Management Accountant
Location: Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Reports to: Regional Finance Manager
Job type: Full-time
About the Company
Prestige Poultry opened in Côte d'Ivoire in 2023 given the significant untapped potential for its unique business model and dual-purpose day-old chicks. Prestige is rapidly establishing its agent network and operational presence as it scales up nationally. Prestige Poultry is a portfolio company of Hatch Africa, founded in 2010. Hatch Africa is the leading dual-purpose poultry (DPP) company in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the highest-impact businesses on the continent. In 2023, the group distributed over 45 million dual-purpose day-old chicks (DOCs) to smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Ivory Coast through its subsidiaries, thereby making a significant improvement in the nutrition and incomes of local populations.
Summary of Position
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Management Accountant to support our core financial operations. This is a pivotal position designed for a proactive problem-solver who can drive efficiency and profitability. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable team, managing the entire costing and inventory, and acting as a key finance business partner to our operational units in Côte d’Ivoire. If you are ready to "think like an owner," challenge the status quo, and build a long-term career with us, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities & Ownership Areas
1. Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and hold accountable the Accounts Payable team and cost accountant for BF and Feed mill as well as site storekeepers.
  • Work closely with the Senior Accountant on financial reporting, analysis, and month-end close processes.
  • Foster a culture of high performance, precision, and proactive problem-solving, moving the team beyond a transactional mindset.
2. Cost & Inventory Management
  • Own the entire costing process, ensuring accurate COGS and inventory valuation.
  • Lead weekly/monthly stock counts and reconciliations across all sites (Feed Mill, Farms, Hatchery, Depots).
  • Partner with Production leadership to dissect production costs, identify inefficiencies, and implement tangible cost-saving measures.
  • Analyze raw material costs and perform cost-benefit analyses to guide strategic sourcing decisions.
3. Financial Control & Compliance
  • Ensure 100% adherence to IFRS and OHADA/SYSCOHADA standards.
  • Manage the tax compliance process (TVA, BNC, ITS, TSE, PPSI, IMF, BIC) and act as the primary liaison with DGI, CNPS, and external auditors.
  • Uphold and strengthen internal controls across all financial and operational processes.
4. Core Reporting & Analytics
You are responsible for delivering clear, accurate, and timely financial reports to management.
  • Weekly/Monthly Operational Reports:
  • Production Cost Reports (Breeder Farm, Feed Mill, Hatchery)
  • DOC, Feed, and Inventory Reconciliation Reports
  • Cost, Volume, and Price Analysis Reports
  • Monthly Financial Close & Reporting:
  • Support the Senior Accountant in producing the full Monthly Management Pack (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, BvA (Budget vs. Actual).
  • Prepare all month-end accruals and prepayment schedules.
  • Reconcile all relevant balance sheet accounts (Inventory, AP).
Compliance & Audit Reporting:
  • Provide all necessary analysis and documentation for interim and final audits.
5. Process Improvement & Strategic Support
  • Drive process improvements to standardize and enhance efficiency in AP, inventory, procurement, and costing.
  • Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity management in partnership with the Regional Finance Manager and Managing Director.
  • Benchmark best practices with other entities to elevate our financial processes.
How We Measure Success (KPIs)
  • Reporting Excellence: 100% on-time submission of all weekly and monthly reports. Conducts monthly stock takes within 3 working days after the month’s closing.
  • Compliance Rigor: Minimize and put safeguards to prevent penalties from regulatory bodies (DGI, CNPS).).
  • Operational Accuracy: Reduction in accounting errors to <0.5%.
  • Financial Discipline: All critical payments (e.g., commissions by the 5th) processed on time.
  • Continuous Improvement: Successful implementation of at least 2 major process improvements per quarter.
Qualifications & Experience You Must Have:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Proven expertise in cost accounting and inventory management (manufacturing/agriculture is a plus).
  • High proficiency in accounting software (Xero is a strong advantage) and advanced Excel.
  • Full professional fluency in both French and English (mandatory).
What Will Make You Stand Out:
  • A professional qualification in progress or completed (OEC-CI, DSCG, ACCA).
  • Experience with production/inventory ERP systems (e.g., DEAR/Cin7core).
Your Mindset: The Key to Success
  • Proactive & Owns It: You see a problem; you bring a solution. You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.
  • Leader & Influencer: You naturally motivate others and can influence decisions across departments with data and diplomacy.
  • Analytical & Insightful: You look beyond the numbers to find the "why" and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Resilient & Composed: You thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Passionate about Impact: You have a genuine interest in contributing to agricultural development (poultry industry to be specific) in Africa.
To apply: Please send us an application here – https://forms.gle/dnPbHVuWLcPFjiRE9 If you have any questions, please send them to bright.opoku@premier-poultry.com .