Accounting Manager (Grocery Retail chain)

Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)

About Company: Our client is a fast-growing Grocery Retail Chain with strong financial resources that is changing the retail industry in Nigeria.

The Company is seeking to hire a vibrant and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee regional accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial records, and drive timely financial reporting and period-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and reconciliation experience, excellent Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of ERP/POS systems within a retail or FMCG environment. The role requires a hands-on professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

§  Review and approve accounting records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reasonableness.

§  Perform daily reconciliation between ERP and POS systems for regional store collections and escalate discrepancies where necessary.

§  Monitor and control store balances and cash movements.

§  Maintain updated and accurate accounting books in line with company policies and accounting standards.

§  Execute month-end and period-end closing activities within established timelines.

§  Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports for regional operations.

§  Conduct cash counts and reviews of store cash reserves, while preparing reports on findings and variances.

§  Collaborate with other departments to prepare reports that strengthen controls and identify operational or financial risks.

§  Ensure timely submission of documentation required for local, state, and national regulatory compliance.

§  Manage the accounting treatment of fixed assets, including acquisition, disposal, depreciation, and reconciliation processes.

§  Issue sales receipts for non-operational income and service-related transactions.

§  Conduct physical verification of fixed assets across retail locations and reconcile records with NetSuite.

§  Maintain proper accounting and tax documentation in line with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

§  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

§  Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN, is mandatory.

§  Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, preferably within FMCG or retail operations.

§  Strong experience with month-end/period-end close processes.

§  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

§  Hands-on experience with ERP and POS reconciliation processes.

§  Experience using NetSuite or similar accounting systems is an added advantage.

§  Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

§  Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Benefits