Retail Accountant at a Reputable Company

Job Summary: 

Ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily reconciliation of branch sales , deposits and Expenses
• Timely and accurate posting into the ERP of financial transaction using ZOHO Books and Inventory.
• Payroll Management for all Branches
• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording all expenses and accounts receivables’ data
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits.
• Carry out account reconciliation across branches to synchronise sales and ensuring that all payments and expenses are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify sales discrepancies for all branches.
• Facilitate payment of invoices and bills due by sending bill reminders to the COO.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts payable and receivable status.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Key Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in retail and supermarket chain is an added advantage
• Excellent Analytical skills: Very proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Retail Software .
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to analyse, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail