Accountant Grocery Chain

Our client is a retail chain startup for basic groceries with strong financial resources that will change the retail market in Nigeria.

The Company is seeking to hire an experienced Accountant with topnotch leadership skills who will be responsible for performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization. S/he will be responsible for preparing financial reports performing account reconciliations maintaining the general ledger preparing tax returns assisting with audit preparations and performing other accounting duties as assigned

Job Objective:

1. Taking a leadership role in a wide range of accounting functions which supports issuance of the company s financial statements supporting schedules and analysis of data that feeds into the General Ledger accounts.

2. Taking responsibility for executing established accounting processes efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger payroll and tax compliance.

Prepare and review financial statements reports and budgets for the company.

Analyze financial data and make recommendations to improve financial performance and profitability.

Coordinates store physical inventories and the reconciliation of each.

Reconcile various Income Statements and Balance Sheet Accounts including Bank Reconciliations.

Ensure accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions.

Maintain accurate and complete financial records and documentation and optimize the utilization of the ERP for accounting and finance functions

Assist in the preparation of annual audits and tax returns.

Train and supervise accounting staff to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Provides inventory reporting at different levels (department store company) for the period close and ad hoc.

Participate in the development of financial strategies and objectives for the company.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or any related field.

Relevant financial qualifications (ACA ACCA CIMA) and understanding of relevant regulatory environments

Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role in inventory management or a retail chain setting

Knowledge of accounting tax and reporting standards & principles

Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; Outlook and Excel (VBA competency desired) including demonstrated formula usage Word PowerPoint and Teams

Able to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Strong knowledge of working with Accounting and Financial Software such as Sage QuickBooks etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills that can be used across all levels of the organization.

Able to build working relationships and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Compensation: Base Pay is N800000.00 monthly (Slightly Negotiable) other interesting benefits