In-House Accountant

Responsibilities:

Daily Accounting and Bookkeeping:

• Record daily sales, expenses, receipts, payments and other financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain organised accounting records, supporting documents, invoices and payment vouchers.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Ensure transactions are properly classified, documented and recorded promptly.

Financial Reporting and Management Support:

• Prepare monthly profit and loss reports, cash-flow summaries, expense reports and other management accounts.
• Support budgeting, expense monitoring and financial planning.
• Identify unusual transactions, cost variations and discrepancies, escalating issues promptly.
• Provide accurate financial information to support management decisions.

Reconciliation and Financial Controls:

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and reconcile sales, payment platforms and other transaction records.
• Verify transactions against receipts, invoices, bank statements and relevant supporting documents.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and help prevent errors, unauthorised expenditure and record discrepancies.

Inventory and Retail Accounting:

• Reconcile inventory records with physical stock counts and sales records.
• Monitor stock receipts, transfers, sales, returns, adjustments and other inventory movements.
• Work with operations and sales personnel to investigate stock variances and maintain accurate inventory valuation records.
• Support controls over product costs, purchases and stock-related expenses.

Tax and Financial Administration:

• Support applicable tax calculations, statutory filings, remittances and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for tax reporting, audits and financial reviews.
• Assist with documentation requested by management, auditors, banks and relevant authorities.

Requirements:

• HND in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience.
• Demonstrable proficiency in at least one recognised accounting platform, such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books or Sage.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Practical experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting and expense tracking.
• Understanding of inventory accounting and stock reconciliation.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, cosmetics, product distribution or e-commerce will be an advantage.
• Progress towards ICAN qualification or Accounting Technician Scheme certification will be an advantage.
• Strong numerical accuracy, organisation, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• High integrity, discretion and respect for confidential financial information.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain reliable records in a fast-paced business environment.

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Remuneration: NGN 150,000–200,000 monthly, plus accommodation