Job Description
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)
About Company: Our client is a fast-growing Grocery Retail Chain with strong financial resources that is changing the retail industry in Nigeria.
The Company is seeking to hire a vibrant and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee regional accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial records, and drive timely financial reporting and period-end close activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and reconciliation experience, excellent Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of ERP/POS systems within a retail or FMCG environment. The role requires a hands-on professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
§Review and approve accounting records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reasonableness.
§Perform daily reconciliation between ERP and POS systems for regional store collections and escalate discrepancies where necessary.
§Monitor and control store balances and cash movements.
§Maintain updated and accurate accounting books in line with company policies and accounting standards.
§Execute month-end and period-end closing activities within established timelines.
§Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports for regional operations.
§Conduct cash counts and reviews of store cash reserves, while preparing reports on findings and variances.
§Collaborate with other departments to prepare reports that strengthen controls and identify operational or financial risks.
§Ensure timely submission of documentation required for local, state, and national regulatory compliance.
§Manage the accounting treatment of fixed assets, including acquisition, disposal, depreciation, and reconciliation processes.
§Issue sales receipts for non-operational income and service-related transactions.
§Conduct physical verification of fixed assets across retail locations and reconcile records with NetSuite.
§Maintain proper accounting and tax documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate team schedules, including vacation planning and departmental coverage
Requirements
§Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
§Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN, is mandatory.
§Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, preferably within FMCG or retail operations.
§Strong experience with month-end/period-end close processes.
§Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
§Hands-on experience with ERP and POS reconciliation processes.
§Experience using NetSuite or similar accounting systems is an added advantage.
§Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
§Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
Compensation: Base Pay ranges BTW N880 to N970k Monthly + other interesting benefits