Accountant

Responsibilities:
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts (sales, purchases, expenses, payables, receivables.
• Post daily transactions into the accounting system.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records

Cash & Sales Control:

• Reconcile daily sales (cash, POS, transfers) with system reports
• Monitor cash handling procedures and investigate discrepancies
• Conduct periodic cash counts

Bank & Reconciliation:

• Prepare bank reconciliations regularly
• Monitor inflows and outflows to ensure proper cash flow management

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Work with the Inventory Officer to reconcile stock records
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Investigate stock variances and support loss-control processes

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Support payroll preparation and salary processing
• Ensure statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, pension) are properly computed and remitted
• Prepare necessary financial reports for tax purposes

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare a monthly management account
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting

Internal Control & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with internal financial control procedures
• Support internal or external audit processes

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an advantage
• Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience (retail experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting software
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Integrity and accountability
• Problem-solving skills