Latest Job Recruitment at Barry Callebaut
POSITION: District Accounts Officer
Barry Callebaut is on a mission to transform the cocoa and chocolate industries. As the world’s top manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our activities have a significant impact on the industry’s future. We are a B2B enterprise that serves the entire food industry, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a purpose-driven firm that believes in doing well while doing well and reinvesting in the communities where we operate.
Moreover, We have a long history of devotion to sustainability, and our mission is to help design a more sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich and have over 12,000 dedicated employees operating in over 40 countries across the world. We are proud of who we are and what we do. Of course, we are constantly searching for talented individuals to help us make a great impact in our business and beyond!
The position is part of Barry Callebaut’s Ghana local Direct Sourcing Team and reports directly to the District Manager. This role would ensure that proper records are kept for all funds received and disbursed, that quality stocks are received for all seed funds allocated to the district, and that the Katchile tool is properly updated at the district level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that quality and similar stocks are obtained for all seed funds granted to the district.
- Keep proper books of account for all transactions in the district, including all societies.
- Responsible for quality, evacuation of sealed stocks, and accurate record keeping on cocoa receipt/evacuation to the port; preparing siding depot waybills and assuring grading/scale.
- Work closely with the District/Warehouse Team on traceability and related issues, and supervise other district workers such as traceability coaches, depot laborers, and security guards through training, coaching, performance evaluation, and discipline.
- Ensure proper entries in selected web-based platforms and Android applications – Katchile
- Responsible for the accounting of all firm assets and implementation of trade in the district.
- Ensure that volumes delivered by farmers are noted in both the PC stock control book and the farmer passbook.
- Verify and confirm farmer listings/delivery with Purchasing Clerks, as well as quantities delivered against sourcing records.
- Follow rules and confidentiality directives to secure data and information.
- Assist the district manager in performing his tasks and any other duties given.
About you:
- First degree, HND, ACCA I, ICAI, or CIMAI with accounting option
- 2 years of work experience in Ghana’s cocoa bean sourcing industry in a similar function is advantageous.
- Ability to inspire, oversee, coordinate, and monitor the actions of subordinates and service providers while working under pressure.
- Competent use of MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a team player.
- Fluency in English and the ability to communicate in a local language is an added benefit.
- Self-motivated with effective time and stress management skills.
- Willing to live and work in Ghana’s rural communities.
At Barry Callebaut, we value diversity and inclusion. We are united by our strong principles and thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we have experienced, and how we think. We are devoted to cultivating an inclusive environment in which people can genuinely be themselves, reach their full potential, and feel like they belong.
How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at Barry Callebaut
Closing Date: June 7, 2024
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