About this role
Assistant Accountant
- The Assistant Accountant role at Auldon Limited is a full-time, on-site position based in Lagos.
- The role involves supporting daily accounting operations, including posting transactions, maintaining ledgers, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable.
- The Assistant Accountant helps prepare financial reports, reconciles bank statements, and ensures accurate documentation of inventory and sales.
- This position also supports month-end and year-end closing activities, assists with budget tracking, and collaborates with the finance team to ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations. T
- he role requires regular coordination with store operations and customer service teams to ensure that financial records reflect business activities accurately and on time.
Qualifications
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Strong foundational accounting skills, including bookkeeping, ledger management, and basic financial reporting.
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Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP or POS systems) and comfort working with numerical data.
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Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within set deadlines.
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Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with finance, operations, and customer service teams.
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Understanding of basic tax, compliance, and internal control principles relevant to retail or FMCG environments.
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Relevant academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certificates or ongoing studies in accounting are an advantage.
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Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role, preferably in retail or a similar fast-paced setting, is beneficial.
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