Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts:

• Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepare and analyze key financial statements, including: Income Statement / Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet / Statement of Financial Position, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Provide management with timely financial information to support business and investment decisions.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash-flow trends.
• Highlight significant financial variances and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Financial Controls & Expenditure Management:

• Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal financial controls.
• Ensure that all corporate expenditure is properly authorized and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Enforce the use of Payment Vouchers (PVs), Requisition Sheets, invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents for company expenses.
• Review expenditure requests to ensure compliance with approved budgets and authorization procedures.
• Monitor company spending and identify potential financial irregularities, leakages, or control weaknesses.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

Bank, POS & Cash Reconciliation:

• Conduct regular reconciliation of: Bank accounts, POS transactions, Digital payment channels, Cash tills, and Outlet collections
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations and promptly investigate discrepancies.
• Verify daily sales collections against accounting records and operational reports.
• Monitor cash handling procedures across all outlets.
• Ensure discrepancies are documented, investigated, and resolved appropriately.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation before processing payments.
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers, creditors, and outstanding obligations.
• Monitor supplier credit terms and payment schedules.
• Track outstanding invoices, receivables, and corporate debts.
• Follow up on outstanding customer or corporate receivables where applicable.
• Ensure payments are properly authorized and accurately recorded.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance:

• Coordinate the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Calculate and ensure timely remittance of applicable statutory deductions, including: PAYE, Pension contributions, Withholding Tax (WHT), VAT and Other applicable statutory obligations
• Maintain accurate payroll and statutory payment records.
• Keep management informed of relevant statutory financial obligations and deadlines.

Taxation & Audit Support:

• Maintain proper records required for tax compliance and financial audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant government authorities when required.
• Provide accurate financial documentation and supporting schedules during audits and reviews.
• Assist management in addressing audit findings and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.

Asset Protection & Financial Oversight:

• Maintain appropriate records of company assets and financial resources.
• Monitor financial transactions to protect the company against fraud, unauthorized expenditure, and financial losses.
• Support periodic financial and operational audits across company outlets.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and accountability.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, or relevant professional certification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail, pharmacy, healthcare, FMCG, or a multi-outlet business environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, cash management, taxation, payroll, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and financial accountability.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple financial activities.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Integrity & Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Internal Control & Risk Awareness
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Confidentiality & Professionalism
• Time Management
• Excellent Reporting Skills
• Proficiency in Accounting Systems

Location: Egbelu-Minita, Opposite Jeptha School, East-West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Remuneration: 150,000

Application Deadline: 30th September 2026