Employer

About the Role

We are seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and highly trustworthy Accountant to oversee the company’s financial control, reporting, reconciliation, statutory compliance, and financial administration.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, safeguarding company assets, controlling expenditure, monitoring cash flow, and providing reliable financial information to management and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain strict financial controls in a multi-outlet business environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
Prepare and analyze key financial statements, including:
Income Statement / Profit & Loss Statement
Balance Sheet / Statement of Financial Position
Cash Flow Statement
Provide management with timely financial information to support business and investment decisions.
Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash-flow trends.
Highlight significant financial variances and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
2. Financial Controls & Expenditure Management

Establish, implement, and monitor effective internal financial controls.
Ensure that all corporate expenditure is properly authorized and supported by appropriate documentation.
Enforce the use of Payment Vouchers (PVs), Requisition Sheets, invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents for company expenses.
Review expenditure requests to ensure compliance with approved budgets and authorization procedures.
Monitor company spending and identify potential financial irregularities, leakages, or control weaknesses.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.
3. Bank, POS & Cash Reconciliation

Conduct regular reconciliation of:
Bank accounts
POS transactions
Digital payment channels
Cash tills
Outlet collections
Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations and promptly investigate discrepancies.
Verify daily sales collections against accounting records and operational reports.
Monitor cash handling procedures across all outlets.
Ensure discrepancies are documented, investigated, and resolved appropriately.
4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

Verify supplier invoices and supporting documentation before processing payments.
Maintain accurate records of suppliers, creditors, and outstanding obligations.
Monitor supplier credit terms and payment schedules.
Track outstanding invoices, receivables, and corporate debts.
Follow up on outstanding customer or corporate receivables where applicable.
Ensure payments are properly authorized and accurately recorded.
5. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Coordinate the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
Calculate and ensure timely remittance of applicable statutory deductions, including:
PAYE
Pension contributions
Withholding Tax (WHT)
VAT
Other applicable statutory obligations
Maintain accurate payroll and statutory payment records.
Keep management informed of relevant statutory financial obligations and deadlines.
6. Taxation & Audit Support

Maintain proper records required for tax compliance and financial audits.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant government authorities when required.
Provide accurate financial documentation and supporting schedules during audits and reviews.
Assist management in addressing audit findings and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
7. Asset Protection & Financial Oversight

Maintain appropriate records of company assets and financial resources.
Monitor financial transactions to protect the company against fraud, unauthorized expenditure, and financial losses.
Support periodic financial and operational audits across company outlets.
Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and accountability.
Maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.
Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, or relevant professional certification will be an advantage.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail, pharmacy, healthcare, FMCG, or a multi-outlet business environment.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, cash management, taxation, payroll, and internal controls.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and financial accountability.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple financial activities.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Financial Integrity & Accountability
Attention to Detail
Strong Analytical Skills
Internal Control & Risk Awareness
Problem-Solving Ability
Confidentiality & Professionalism
Time Management
Excellent Reporting Skills
Proficiency in Accounting Systems
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a reliable, disciplined, analytical, and commercially aware accounting professional who can maintain strong financial controls while providing management with accurate and timely financial information.

The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-outlet business environment and be willing to take ownership of financial accuracy, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance.