Accountant (Supermarket)

Accountant (Supermarket)

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 - 3 years
• Location Enugu
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

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.

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