Job Vacancy

Chief Accountant

Job location: Khartoum North (Bahri) & Port Sudan

Job type: Fulltime

Role Overview

As Chief Accountant, you'll ensure financial integrity and drive fiscal excellence across operations in cultivation, processing, packaging, and export. You'll report to the CFO/CEO and play a key role in strategic decision-making and process improvements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA/CIMA is a plus.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles preferably in manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG sectors.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS, Sudanese tax laws, and best accounting practices.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP accounting modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic; proficiency in international financial reporting standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in adherence to IFRS and Sudanese GAAP.
  • Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead planning for annual budgets and perform variance analysis.
  • Develop rolling forecasts to support operational decision-making in agriculture, processing, and export logistics.

Taxation & Regulatory Affairs

  • Ensure compliance with all Sudanese tax obligations (corporate tax, VAT, duties).
  • Prepare tax returns and manage relationships with tax authorities.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

  • Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control systems across financial and operational processes.
  • Proactively identify and manage financial risks.

Cost & Inventory Accounting

    • Oversee accurate cost recording across procurement, production, packaging, and logistics functions.
    • Maintain stringent inventory accounting controls.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions—including banking, forex, and trade finance.
  • Monitor and optimize payment schedules, receipts, and liabilities.

ERP & Systems Oversight

  • Lead implementation and maintenance of accounting modules within ERP systems.
  • Ensure integration with SCM, procurement, production, and sales modules.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage a team of accountants and finance professionals, drive performance and continuous development.
  • Standardize accounting procedures and promote best practices across the finance function.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Provide timely financial insights to senior leadership.
  • Support operational teams by offering financial guidance to enhance profitability and efficiency.

About Morouj

Morouj is one of Sudan’s largest agribusinesses, founded in 2005. We manage the full agricultural lifecycle — from cultivation and sourcing of premium crops (e.g., seeds, legumes, gum arabic) to processing (ISO/HACCP certified), packaging, and global export logistics. Our diversified product portfolio includes tomato paste, lentils, rice, milk powder, and gum arabic, which serve both the local market and overseas partners. With 1,000–5,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $100 million, Morouj stands as a stable and innovative leader in food and beverage manufacturing.

Why Join Morouj?

  • Lead in a high-impact financial role within a dynamic, growing agribusiness.
  • Influence both local and international operations—from farm to export.
  • Join a mission-driven company focused on food quality, community empowerment, and sustainable growth.
  • Be part of a resilient, stable organization with a track record of progress even in uncertain times.

Morouj Commodities is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to apply? send us an email

Submit your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations to: careers@morouj.com

Include “Chief Accountant – Khartoum / Port Sudan” in the email subject line.

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