Accountant (Supermarket)

We are Uni-medical Healthcare Limited Nigeria, a subsidiary of Unigloves Singapore, owned by UG Healthcare cooperation. Unigloves is one of the largest manufacturers of disposable products for the dental, medical, nursing, hospital sectors and for the industry. Our manufacturing company is N. S. UNI- Gloves in Malaysia. We have marketing offices in over 10 countries in the world including Nigeria, Singapore, UK, USA, Germany, China, Brazil, Australia, Canada and Japan. We supply a wide range of cross infection control products. We make and supply over 1.3 billion gloves annually to medical professionals, as well as specialists in the food, automotive, janitorial and care sectors. The company’s Head Office is located at Plot B2, Block 73f. Alakoso Avenue, Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Lagos with marketing offices in Abuja, Asaba, and Enugu.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Supermarket)

Location: Nsukka, Enugu

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a Junior / Mid-Level Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting activities of a supermarket.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate recording and reconciliation of sales, cash, bank transactions, purchases, expenses, suppliers, and inventory, while ensuring compliance with established financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily sales from the POS system with cash, bank transfers, card payments and other collections.
• Monitor cash collections andlodgements, and investigate cash shortages/variances.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and post transactions into the accounting system.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Assist with stock valuation, cost of goods sold and gross profit analysis.
• Verify supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and monitor outstanding balances.
• Record and monitor operating expenses and manage/reconcile petty cash.
• Assist with payroll preparation and other routine accounting activities.
• Prepare daily/weekly sales, cash, stock and financial reports.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial records.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls and promptly report irregularities, cash/stock losses or suspected fraudulent activities.
• Assist with audit, tax and other statutory requirements under the supervision of the Head of Finance.

Key Performance Expectations

• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate and timely sales/cash reconciliations, reliable inventory and supplier records, proper documentation, timely financial reporting, and effective identification of cash, stock and accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in supermarket, retail, FMCG or similar businesses is an advantage.
• Candidates with less experience but strong accounting fundamentals may be considered.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Good Excel and accounting software skills.
• Ability to work with POS systems and perform reconciliations.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping ability.
• High level of integrity, honesty and accountability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and follow established financial controls.

Application Closing Date

7th November, 2026.