Accounting Manager at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• 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.
• Coordinate team schedules, including vacation planning and departmental coverage

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.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.