• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to manage the financial records and accounting operations of our supermarket.


• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, compliance with financial regulations, and supporting management with sound financial information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for daily supermarket operations.


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.


• Record sales, expenses, inventory costs, and other financial transactions.


• Prepare profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

Cash, Bank & Payment Management:

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  Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows.

  
  


• Reconcile cash, bank statements, POS transactions, and mobile payments.


• Process supplier payments and staff reimbursements.


• Manage payment vouchers, petty cash, and expense claims.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and manage payroll in collaboration with HR.


• Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, pension, and other statutory deductions.


• Maintain staff payroll records and address payroll-related issues.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work closely with procurement and store teams to track inventory values.


• Monitor stock costs, margins, shrinkage, and wastage.


• Support stock counts and reconcile inventory variances.


• Implement cost-control measures to improve profitability.

Audit & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.


• Support internal and external audits.


• Maintain proper documentation for audit trails.


• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Advisory:

• Assist management in budgeting and financial planning.


• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.


• Advise management on cost-saving and efficiency measures.

Qualification and Experience

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3–5 years accounting experience, preferably in a supermarket, retail, or FMCG environment.


• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an added advantage.


• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role with occasional extended hours during audits or stock counts.


• Office-based with frequent interaction with store operations.


• Reports directly to Operations Manager.