Accountant

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
• Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and journal entries.
• Monitor inventory transactions, stock movements, and inventory valuation.
• Reconcile physical inventory with accounting records and investigate discrepancies.
• Track the cost of goods sold (COGS) and monitor production or procurement costs.
• Work closely with the warehouse and procurement teams to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support periodic stock counts and inventory audits.
• Monitor daily sales reports and reconcile sales with cash and electronic payments.
• Analyze sales trends, gross margins, and product profitability.
• Ensure accurate recording of customer payments and credit transactions.
• Prepare reports on revenue performance and outstanding receivables.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory remittances, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and pension contributions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing financial schedules and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with company financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor operating expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate regular financial and management reports for decision-making.
• Support management with financial planning and business performance analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting or a related field.
• Proven years of accounting experience, preferably in an FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, Zoho Books, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good understanding of Nigerian tax laws and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.