Job Description
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to manage the financial records and accounting operations of our supermarket.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, compliance with financial regulations, and supporting management with sound financial information for decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate books of accounts for daily supermarket operations.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
- Record sales, expenses, inventory costs, and other financial transactions.
- Prepare profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Monitor daily cash inflows and outflows.
- Reconcile cash, bank statements, POS transactions, and mobile payments.
- Prepare and manage payroll in collaboration with HR.
- Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, pension, and other statutory deductions.
- Maintain staff payroll records and address payroll-related issues.
- Monitor stock costs, margins, shrinkage, and wastage.
- Support stock counts and reconcile inventory variances.
- Implement cost-control measures to improve profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain proper documentation for audit trails.
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Assist management in budgeting and financial planning.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.
Qualification and Experience
- HND / B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields with 2–5 years accounting experience, preferably in a Supermarket, retail, or FMCG environment.
- Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software like Sage
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time role with occasional extended hours during audits or stock counts.
- Office-based with frequent interaction with store operations.
- Reports directly to Operations Manager.
Additional requirements:
- Preferred Candidate should have verifiable work experience in similar role in a supermarket, retail or FMCG environment.
- Preferred candidate would reside in close proximity to Olorunsogo Akanran area of Ibadan.