Farm Accountant / Administration Officer

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited

INTEGRITY | GROWTH | EXCELLENCE

Duty / Project Station: Kahama, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Background

Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.

The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.

Davinton Holdings seeks a capable and trustworthy Farm Accountant / Administration Officer to manage farm financial records, administration and stock documentation, and provide reliable information on operating costs, inventory movements and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting, financial and administrative records for the farm.

• Monitor farm expenditure, income, payroll, procurement costs and operating budgets.

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports.

• Track costs and financial performance separately for cattle and goats, poultry, pigs and crop/feed production.

• Maintain procurement, payment, supplier and supporting documentation.

• Manage stock documentation, verify Storekeeper records and reconcile physical stock reports with inventory and sales records.

• Prepare and sign stock-release documentation within delegated authority, ensuring required approvals and supporting records are in place.

• Reconcile production, stock dispatches, sales and cash/bank receipts.

• Support budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, payroll and statutory compliance.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Relevant accounting or financial administration experience.

• Knowledge of accounting systems, inventory controls and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, reporting, organisation and documentation skills.

• High integrity and attention to financial detail.

General employment & operating arrangements

• General farm stock and output: The Farm Storekeeper maintains physical custody of eggs, saleable farm products and general farm supplies. The Farm Accountant / Administration Officer manages stock documentation, verifies stock movements and signs stock-release records within delegated authority.

• Veterinary supplies: The Veterinary Officer maintains a separate veterinary store for medicines, vaccines and related equipment.

• An updated CV.
• A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Details of relevant practical experience.
• Professional references where applicable.