Retail Accountant at Metro and Castle

Job Description

• We are looking for an Accountant at the Supermarket arm of the business to take charge of the financial functions of the supermarket by administering accounting operations.
• Candidate should be familiar with audits, invoices and budget preparations.
• Our ideal candidate demonstrates interest in managing accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions.
• Prepare balance sheets.
• Process invoices.
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Update internal systems with financial data.
• Prepare monthly,quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Participate in financial audits.
• Track bank deposits and payments.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Review and implement financial policies.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 3 - 5 years work experience as an Accountant or similar role (previous work in the retail sector is a plus).
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Advanced skills, MS Excel skills, SAGE and other accounting software.
• Knowledge of financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Sharp time management skills.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.