Accountant

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all business transactions.
  
• Record and reconcile income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
  
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  
• Reconcile bank accounts, payment platforms, POS transactions, and other business collections.
  
• Ensure financial transactions are properly documented and supported.
  
• Maintain organized and accessible accounting records.

E-commerce & Revenue Reconciliation:

• Reconcile sales across e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, POS, bank accounts, and delivery/logistics channels.
  
• Track customer payments, refunds, returns, commissions, and delivery-related collections.
  
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in sales and payment records.
  
• Work with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Payroll & Tax Compliance:

• Prepare monthly payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
  
• Process salaries, allowances, commissions, deductions, and other employee-related payments.
  
• Support the preparation and timely filing of applicable taxes and statutory obligations, including PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Company Income Tax.
  
• Maintain appropriate tax documentation and liaise with external tax advisers or auditors when required.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular management accounts and financial reports.
  
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
  
• Provide accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and expense reports.
  
• Compare actual performance against budgets and highlight significant variances.
  
• Provide clear financial information to management to support business decisions.

Financial Controls & Cost Management:

• Monitor business expenses and identify unusual, unnecessary, or unsupported expenditure.
  
• Ensure proper approval and documentation of expenses.
  
• Monitor cash flow and highlight potential financial risks.
  
• Support the development and implementation of practical financial controls.
  
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, control costs, and improve profitability.

Inventory & Operational Accounting:

• Maintain accurate inventory-related financial records.
  
• Reconcile inventory movements with sales and accounting records.
  
• Work with the operations team to investigate significant stock or financial discrepancies.
  
• Support periodic stock counts and reconciliation where required.

Audit & Compliance:

• Assist with internal and external audits.
  
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Investigate material discrepancies and escalate significant issues to management.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard the company's financial information.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of BSc.
• 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.