Assistant Branch Accountant at SIMS Nigeria Limited

Role Overview

• The Assistant Branch Accountant supports the Branch Accountant in managing the branch's financial and accounting operations.
• The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, monitoring cash collections, supporting inventory accounting, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
• The Assistant Branch Accountant ensures compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the integrity of the branch's financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records for all branch transactions.
• Process daily sales, receipts, payments, and journal entries in the accounting system.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile cash collections, POS transactions, and bank deposits.
• Verify and post invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and branch performance reports.
• Support inventory accounting by reconciling stock movements with inventory records.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Process supplier invoices and assist with accounts payable activities.
• Maintain the branch petty cash and ensure proper documentation of all expenses.
• Assist with payroll-related documentation and staff expense reimbursements where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
• Prepare supporting schedules for statutory audits and internal audits.
• File and maintain financial documents in an organized and secure manner.
• Participate in stock counts and periodic inventory verification exercises.
• Report discrepancies, irregularities, or financial risks promptly to the Branch Accountant.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail and consumer electronics.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience using ERP/accounting software (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Membership or progress toward ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN is an added advantage.
• Female preferably (for gender balance).