• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  
  

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented accountant to support and manage the company’s financial operations. This role is critical to ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a dynamic, inventory-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounting within the trading or retail sector and will be skilled in handling cost analysis, inventory accounting, and supplier/vendor reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Monitor inventory movement and perform periodic stock reconciliations across warehouses and showrooms.


• Ensure accurate recording of cost of goods sold (COGS), purchase orders, and landed costs.


• Support pricing and margin analysis on products like tiles, doors, and bathroom fittings.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Reconcile supplier accounts and manage payment schedules.


• Monitor customer receivables and follow up on overdue balances.


• Ensure accurate posting of invoices, credit notes, and receipts.

Cash Flow & Banking Operations

• Manage daily banking transactions and reconcile bank statements.


• Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist in managing liquidity needs.


• Work closely with sales and procurement teams to optimize cash usage.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in developing annual budgets and monitoring actual performance against forecasts.


• Provide variance analysis and support cost control efforts across departments.


• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to align financial planning with inventory management.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements

• Strengthen internal controls around financial processes, particularly inventory and sales.


• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting operations and improve reporting efficiency.


• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.


• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a trading or distribution company.


• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and retail/trading financial operations.


• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 50 and Zoho).


• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.


• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with vendor negotiations, logistics costs, and warehousing operations.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.


• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• A supportive and growth-driven work environment.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• Staff discounts on premium tiles, doors, and sanitary wares.


• Health and wellness benefits.