• Application Deadline:
• Position: Branch Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 3 years



• Location Anambra




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Role Purpose

• The Branch Accountant is the Finance control owner at an assigned SIMS branch, Digital Centre or hub.


• The role maintains reliable branch books, controls sales, cash, bank, receivables, payables and stock-related financial records, delivers timely close and performance information, and drives evidence-backed resolution of exceptions in Odoo.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Accounting & Finance:

• Branch Accounting & Close: Maintain accurate branch books in Odoo, complete daily checks, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.


• Revenue, Cash & Treasury: Reconcile sales, cash, POS and bank transactions; monitor lodgements, settlements, refunds and cash variances.


• Receivables & Payables: Manage customer and supplier balances, ageing, statements, collections, invoices, GRNs and reconciliations.


• Inventory & Stock Control: Reconcile stock records, transfers, returns and adjustments; support stock counts and investigate variances, damages and obsolete items.


• FP&A & Commercial Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts, P&L, pricing and margin analysis; identify and explain significant financial variances.


• Tax, Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, statutory requirements and audit processes; maintain proper documentation and controls.


• Technology & Data: Proficient use of Odoo and Excel for financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis and process improvement.


• People & Communication: Coach junior Finance staff, work effectively with Operations and escalate issues promptly with clear action owners and timelines.

Qualifications and experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline; minimum Second Class Lower or Upper Credit, subject to HR policy.


• At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience; stock-intensive retail, distribution, consumer electronics or FMCG experience is strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated sales/cash and bank reconciliation, AR/AP, month-end close, stock-related financial control and audit-support experience.


• ICAN, ACCA or ANAN professional-study pathway preferred; part or full qualification is an advantage appropriate to grade.


• Practical Odoo or comparable ERP experience and strong Excel capability required; dashboard/BI exposure is advantageous.


• Female candidate is preferred.